When Earth was young and received its first-ever moon, it might also have received a smattering of mini moons. New research ...

Starting in late September, Earth will briefly gain a new celestial companion. Unlike the familiar moon, which has orbited Earth for over 4 billion years, this newcomer — an asteroid named 2024 ...

Earth is about to gain a new “mini-moon,” but it won’t stay around for long. Related Articles. First images unveiled from world’s largest camera, built in the Bay Area ...

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.

Earth is about to gain a new “mini-moon,” but it won’t stay around for long. The newly discovered asteroid, named 2024 PT5, will temporarily be captured by Earth’s gravity and orbit our ...

Earth is about to get a new neighbor in the form of an asteroid. But this one won't be making an impact. Instead, it'll be what space enthusiasts have dubbed a mini-moon, and it will stick around ...

In 2020, astronomers identified another mini-moon, 2020 CD3, which orbited the Earth for over a year. This also will not be 2024 PT5’s only visit — scientists predict it will be captured again ...

In other words, Earth’s new mini-moon could be a miniature fragment of the actual moon. Despite its possible lunar ancestry, the object may not technically count as a mini-moon.

By Nov. 25, the mini-moon is expected to break free and be once again on its way through space. Here’s what to know about our new, temporary celestial neighbor. What’s a mini-moon, anyway?

In 2020, astronomers identified another mini-moon, 2020 CD3, which orbited the Earth for over a year. This also will not be 2024 PT5’s only visit — scientists predict it will be captured again ...

By Ashley Strickland, CNN (CNN) — Earth is about to gain a new “mini-moon,” but it won’t stay around for long. The newly discovered asteroid, named 2024 PT5, will temporarily be captured ...