Earth’s Rare ‘Mini Moon,’ Possibly A Lunar Fragment, Set To Vanish Until 2055

25 Nov 2024

A celestial visitor known as a "mini moon," which has been going along with Earth since September, will start moving towards the sun on Monday, disappearing from view until 2055. A Lunar Link? Mini Moon's Possible Origin The asteroid, named 2024 PT5, is about as long as a school bus...

Tonight’s Celestial Show: Earth To Get A Temporary ‘Mini Moon’ — Will It Be Visible From India?

29 Sep 2024

A "mini moon" will pass by Earth this weekend. This small asteroid, roughly 10 meters in diameter-the size of a bus-is going to be temporarily captured by the gravitational forces of Earth as it moves around our planet for two months before going away. What is this 'Mini Moon'? -...

Rare ‘Mini Moon’ Sighted: 10-Meter Asteroid To Orbit Earth | Check Details

29 Sep 2024

Earth's moon will soon be joined by a “mini moon,” an asteroid measuring approximately 10 meters, roughly the size of a school bus. This mini moon, designated 2024 PT5, will swing by Earth on Sunday and be temporarily captured by our planet's gravity, orbiting for about two months. Astronomers at...

Is Earth Getting Mini-Moon For 2 Months? Here’s What You Should Know

14 Sep 2024

Earth’s moon is about to get a brief companion in the form of a mini-moon, as an asteroid will orbit the planet for roughly two months. This rare event involves asteroid 2024 PT5, which will be captured by Earth's gravity from September 29 to November 25. Discovered on August 7...