Is Earth getting a new moon? What to know about the rare phenomenon starting this month
Unlike the existing moon — which has orbited our planet for about 4 billion years — this new floating rock is only expected to orbit the Earth once, beginning its trip Sept. 29 before breaking off from its gravitational pull on Nov. 25. So, will you be able to get a glimpse of the extraterrestrial event?
Earth’s Gravity Will Capture a ‘Mini-Moon,’ Which Will Orbit for 57 Days
In a rare astronomical event, Earth is set to capture a temporary moon between September 29 and November 25. The new addition, designated as 2024 PT₅, is an asteroid originating from the Arjuna asteroid group.
What's All This About Earth Getting a Temporary Second Moon?
PT5 has already been near Earth since July. During the event, the asteroid's geocentric energy will become negative and remain that way for 56.6 days. In Dunn's simulation, the orbit is shown as the red line,
When is the 'second moon' coming? Will we be able to see it? Here's what to know.
What is a 'second moon' and when will one be in range of Earth? Will people be able to see it? Here's what to know about what's happening.
‘Mini-moon’ will start orbit of Earth later this week
The mini-moon, nicknamed 2024 PTS, will orbit the Earth in a horseshoe pattern before the gravity of other objects in our solar system pull it off. It will return to orbit the Earth again in 2055.
Earth to adopt bus-sized 'mini-moon' for TWO MONTHS in rare astronomical event
Earth is set to gain a temporary "mini-moon" later this year, as an asteroid will enter our planet's orbit. The celestial visitor, named 2024 PT5, is roughly the size of a double-decker bus and will circle Earth from around 29 September to 25 November 2024.
Earth to get a second moon this month, scientists reveal
Earth tends to pull asteroids into partial or full orbits around it regularly before they are flung back out into space. For instance, one such space rock 2022 NX 1 was a short-lived “mini-moon” in 1981 and again in 2022.
Asteroid 2024 PT5 to become Earth's 'mini-moon' for two months
According to the Research Notes of the American Astronomical Society (RNAAS), an asteroid, reportedly 37 feet in diameter, will enter Earth’s orbit and stay there serving as another moon to our planet from Sept.
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