Earths Mini Moon 2025 Map. 'Minimoon' about to enter Earth's orbit and stick around for months Science, Climate & Tech Scientists say it could possibly be a boulder that was blasted off the actual moon. 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 (10 meters)
Minimoon to orbit Earth for 2 months. Asteroid 2024 PT5 explained. from www.usatoday.com
For the past two months, a small asteroid named 2024 PT5 has been keeping Earth company, acting as a temporary "mini-moon." This week, it's set to drift away, pulled by the stronger gravity of the sun. On September 29, 2024, Earth captured a tiny asteroid named 2024 PT5, turning it into a temporary mini-moon
Minimoon to orbit Earth for 2 months. Asteroid 2024 PT5 explained.
(AP) — Planet Earth is parting company with an asteroid that's been tagging along as a "mini moon" for the past two months The small near-Earth asteroid 2024 PT5 has been creating a buzz among researchers Known as 2024 PT5, the rock began to partially circle Earth in a horseshoe-shaped path in September
Asteroid 2024 PT5 Earth's temporary minimoon Here's how to see it live. The small near-Earth asteroid 2024 PT5 has been creating a buzz among researchers On September 29, 2024, Earth captured a tiny asteroid named 2024 PT5, turning it into a temporary mini-moon
Asteroid 2024 PT5 Earth's temporary minimoon Here's how to see it live. The harmless space rock will peel away on Monday, overcome by the stronger tug of the sun's gravity.But it will zip closer for a quick visit in January. (AP) — Planet Earth is parting company with an asteroid that's been tagging along as a "mini moon" for the past two months