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Asteroid to orbit Earth as 'mini-moon' for nearly 2 months

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.

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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.

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Earth will get a second "mini-moon" for 2 months this year

The asteroid was discovered in August and is set to become a mini-moon, spinning around Earth in a horseshoe shape for about two months.

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Scientists Just Discovered That Earth Is Getting A Second Moon—And It's About To Shake Up Your Sign

Earth is getting a temporary second "mini moon," a.k.a. the 2024 PT5 asteroid. Here's how you can see it and if it will ...

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Jupiter-bound JUICE probe snaps photo of Earth, the moon and Uranus

Europe's Jupiter probe has captured a stunning view of Earth, the moon and a surprise planetary guest. The European Space Agency's (ESA) Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer (JUICE) mission, which launched ...

Marvel At This NASA Rover Image Of Earth And Mars Moon Phobos

A Mars scientist shares the inside story of the NASA Curiosity rover's poignant first photo of Earth and Mars moon Phobos ...

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What time is the partial lunar eclipse? Tonight's celestial event coincides with Harvest Moon

A partial lunar eclipse will coincide with this week's Harvest Moon, which also happens to be an exceptionally bright and ...

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