Earth to get a second moon

Earth doesn't really have a second moon—but here's what would happen if we did

If you were hoping to see the “mini moon,” you’ve probably been disappointed. But experts say the asteroid was an important milestone in planetary defense research.

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Earth's new mini moon: Will we be able to see it in Arizona?

Earth's orbit will temporarily capture a mini moon - a tiny asteroid called Asteroid 2024 PT5. An astronomer tells whether we'll be able to see it.

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Earth is set to get a second moon from today; here’s all you need to know

A small asteroid named 2024 PT5 will temporarily become Earth’s second moon, orbiting the planet before drifting away from its gravity.

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Earth To Get A Comet, A Solar Eclipse, Aurora And A ‘Second Moon’ This Week

This week see many special celestial sights, from a bright comet and a solar eclipse to a bright Venus and the possibility of ...

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Earth to get a ‘second moon’ on Sep 29. Here is how to watch it

Earth is about to get a "second moon" this fall. An asteroid passing through the Earth will be pulled by its ...

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Earth just got a second moon, but not for long. Here's why

This might sound extraordinary to get a second moon, but according to NASA it’s quite common for asteroids and other space rock to enter the gravitational pull of the earth. The Hurricane ...

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Earth to Capture an Asteroid as Second Moon Temporarily This Weekend, NASA Confirms

Earth captures second moon for a few weeks Asteroid 2024 PT5 part of the Arjuna asteroid belt Asteroid 2024 PT5 will not be ...

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