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Earth is getting a 2nd Moon for 2 months

A space rock is about to become Earth’s new ‘mini-moon’

(CNN) — Earth is about to gain a new “mini-moon,” but it won’t stay around for long.

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Earth's temporary twin: Minimoon joins the moon for two months

Astronomers have reported that Earth will have two natural satellites for nearly two months, from September 29 to November 25. In addition to the Moon, asteroid 2024 PT5, known as a minimoon, will also be moving around our planet.

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2024 PT5: All about the asteroid that will become Earth's mini moon for two months

PT5 will orbit Earth briefly from September 29 to November 25, 2024, acting as a mini moon. It was discovered in August 2024 and will travel in a semi-orbit around Earth before returning to its sun-centered orbit.

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Earth will get a second moon from September 29: Everything you need to know about 2024 PT5

PT5 could be anywhere between 16 to 138 feet across, potentially larger than the asteroid that exploded over Chelyabinsk, ...

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Earth's new mini moon 2024 PT5: Will it be visible with the naked eye or telescope from September 29 to November 25

The small asteroid named 2024 PT5 will become a temporary mini moon of Earth from September 29 to November 25, 2024. While ...

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Mini-moon set to orbit Earth is newly discovered asteroid: What to know

A newly discovered asteroid, also referred to as a mini-moon or second moon, is set to enter Earth's orbit temporarily this ...

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Earth To Get A New Moon On Sept. 29, Scientists Say

Say hello to 2024 PT5, Earth’s newest mini-moon. Expected to go into orbit of Earth for a couple of months from Sept. 29, ...

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