Goodnight moon! Astronomers snap photo of Earth's departing mini-moon
Astronomers used the Two-meter Twin Telescope to catch a "see-you-soon" image of the asteroid 2024 PT5 as it ended its stint as Earth's second moon on Monday (Nov. 25).
Earth's mini-moon has finally departed. Will it ever return as a 'second moon?'
Asteroid 2024 PT5 didn't stick around for Thanksgiving, but don't be sad. It will be back... but will it ever be a second moon again?
Earth Bids Goodbye to Its 'Mini-Moon,' as Astronomers Investigate Where Our Planet's Asteroid Companion Came From
After almost two months of companionship, Earth has just lost its “mini-moon.” On Monday, the asteroid dubbed 2024 PT5 was tugged away from our planet and resumed its course in the sun’s orbit once more.
Earth is saying goodbye to its mini moon – but don’t fret, it’ll be back
Earth will say goodbye to an asteroid that has acted as a mini moon for the past two months. But astronomers say it will return again soon.
Earth bids farewell to 'mini moon' asteroid set for return visit in 2055
Earth is parting company with an asteroid that's been tagging along as a “mini moon" for the past two months. The harmless space rock will peel away on Monday.
Earth's mini 'second moon' is disappearing into space
The Earth's 'mini moon' is about to head off into space after being spotted near the planet in the last couple of months.
Asteroid "mini moon" temporarily caught in Earth's orbit set to break free
Brian Hackney reports on the possible origins of Earth's recent "mini-moon" that is preparing to depart our orbit.
Earth bids farewell to its temporary ‘mini moon’: What it was, and where it’s going
Currently, more than 2 million miles away, the object is too small and faint to see without a powerful telescope.
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The Download: uncertainty over NASA’s moon rocket, and what’s next for nuclear
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When is the next full moon? When you can see the Cold Moon in December
The Cold Moon, December's full moon, will reach peak illumination on Sunday, Dec. 15. This follows November's full moon, the ...
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The moon eclipses bright blue star Spica early on Nov. 27. Here's how to see it
A waning crescent moon will creep closer and closer to Spica until the star's light is extinguished in the blink of an eye on ...
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What’s next for NASA’s giant moon rocket?
The Space Launch System is facing fresh calls for cancelation, but still has a key role to play in NASA’s return to the moon.
Say Goodbye to the Earth's Second Moon As It Leaves Before Thanksgiving
Earth is about to bid farewell to its temporary celestial companion as asteroid 2024 PT5 prepares to depart our orbit on ...
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How the Moon can save Earth
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Rare ‘black new moon’ to occur in December 2024 double new moon month
The month begins with the new moon phase on Sunday, Dec. 1, at 12:21 a.m. CST, according to the 2024 lunar calendar. Midway ...
N.J.’s ‘Hell’s Kitchen’ star Maleah Joi Moon shines in rainy Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
The show as nominated for best musical, and Trenton native Adam Blackstone was nominated alongside Tom Kitt for the show’s ...