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Earth to gain temporary 'mini-moon'

Asteroid to enter Earth's orbit temporarily: What to know about 'mini-moon'

Asteroid will come close enough to Earth to temporarily enter its orbit at the end of the month, a phenomenon dubbed as "mini-moon," according to astronomers.

The Washington Post on MSN · 2h

Earth has a new mini moon. Say hello before it disappears.

The asteroid is expected to make a “horseshoe path” around Earth over the next two months. For the next two months, an unusual object about the size of a bus will be orbiting above our heads. Say hello to Earth’s temporary new moon.

The Mirror US on MSN · 4h

Earth to gain temporary 'mini-moon' as asteroid 2024 PT5 orbits for two months

PT5 will only be in Earth’s orbit for a few weeks, from Sept. 29 until Nov. 25, but will remain close for a few months afterwards

NASA, Asteroid

Stadium-sized asteroid deemed 'potentially hazardous' by NASA, is expected to move 'relatively close' to Earth

A stadium-sized asteroid is passing relatively close to Earth on Tuesday, NASA announced. Its distance from Earth and its massive size makes it a "potentially hazardous object."

Forbes on MSN · 2d

‘Potentially Hazardous’ Asteroid Will Zoom By Earth Tonight—But NASA Says It’s Safe: What To Know

The asteroid is around 500 feet and will come within 2 million miles of Earth, which is about eight times further than the moon.

New York Post on MSN · 2d

NASA issues alert for fast-moving, stadium-sized asteroid approaching Earth tonight

NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory has issued a warning for a monstrous asteroid that is expected to rocket past Earth on Tuesday evening. Dubbed 2024 ON, the celestial space rock measures 950 feet in diameter — approximately the size of a football stadium.

CNET on MSN1d

Earth May Have Once Had a Saturn-Like Ring, New Study Says

The new study asserts that Earth's ring formed around 466 million years ago, and stuck around for around 40 million years ...

The Stockton Record on MSN1d

Look up for tonight's near-Earth asteroid fly-by, supermoon, partial lunar eclipse show

There’ll be a celestial show tonight with a stadium-sized asteroid fly-by, a Harvest full supermoon and partial lunar eclipse ...

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'God of Chaos' asteroid update as scientists warn it could be pushed into dangerous collision course with Earth

The infamous "God of Chaos" asteroid could be tipped onto a collision course with Earth, scientists have warned. The asteroid ...

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Hidden craters reveal Earth may once have had a ring—like Saturn

The rings of Saturn are among the most famous and spectacular features in the solar system. Earth may once have had something ...

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