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Earth's Mini-Moons Might Come From A Lot Closer To Home Than We Thought
A new study has concluded that Earth's mini-moons may not have come from the asteroid belt as we once thought, but a source ...
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Earth's mini-moon was the moon all along
Asteroid 2024 PT5, which almost became a temporary mini-moon to Earth, was recently found to be a broken-off part of the moon itself. This discovery has led scientists to believe there are many ...
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Earth to have temporary ‘mini moon’
WASHINGTON — Earth’s moon will soon have some company — a “mini moon.” The mini moon is actually an asteroid about the size of a school bus at 33 feet. When it whizzes by Earth ...
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The moon joins Mars and Jupiter in a 'mini planet parade' tonight. Here's how to see it
Mars and the moon will also be in conjunction tonight. If you're lucky enough to have clear skies tonight, you can catch a ...
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Earth may be gaining a temporary moon
While exciting, the mini-moon will not be visible, as it is too dim to see even with a telescope. From our morning news briefing to a weekly Good News Newsletter, get the best of The Week ...
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Don't miss a 'mini planet parade' early on April 24 as the moon, Venus and Saturn line up in the morning sky
The morning of April 24 will give rise to a striking mini-planetary parade, as Mercury, Venus, Saturn, Neptune, and Earth's moon cluster together in the same region of the pre-dawn sky ...
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The science behind the 'mini moon' entering Earth's orbit
An asteroid called 2024 PT5 will go around the Earth for two months this autumn. Why is it called a 'mini moon' and can you see it? Video by Ellenoor Shameli Hiding in an attic, Jewish man Curt ...