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Earth’s recent ‘mini-moon’ may be an actual piece of the moon, astronomers say
An asteroid that orbited near Earth for a few months as a mini-moon may be a chunk of the moon that was blasted off by an impact thousands of years ago.
Earth’s temporary mini-moon might have actually been a piece of the Moon
New research suggests that Earth's recent mini-moon might have originated as part of our actual moon long, long ago.
Earth's recent mini-moon seems to be a lost fragment of our real Moon
The small near-Earth asteroid 2024 PT5 has been creating a buzz among researchers. Discovered last year with the help of a NASA-funded telescope, it is only about 33 feet across and does not pose any threat to Earth.
Earth's recent asteroid visitor might've been a piece of the moon
2024 PT5 is the second near-Earth asteroid scientists suspect was ejected from the moon's surface, the first being 469219 Kamo'oalewa, which a different team of scientists have traced to an old impact crater on the far side of the moon.
Is Earth's 'Mini Moon' Part Of Our Moon? Here's What The New Study Says
A small asteroid named 2024 PT5, once hailed as Earth's temporary second moon, might have originated from our very own Moon. This discovery not only captivates space enthusiasts but also reshapes our understanding of lunar material dispersal in our solar system.
NASA: Near-Earth Asteroid Likely Came from the Moon
Last year, astronomers on the hunt for potentially dangerous near-Earth asteroids spotted something unusual. A space rock, now dubbed 2024 PT5 made several close passes by Earth, not quite orbiting our planet,
Earth’s Mini-Moon Mystery Solved: It’s a Chunk of the Moon
For a brief, but exciting, time last year, Earth had two moons. A small asteroid lingered close to our planet in its orbit ...
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Earth's moon could've had Saturn-like rings, new study hints
A new study implies that in the past, moons in our solar system may have had rings just like planets do — deepening the ...
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Earth gave birth to Moon with a little outside help, new study surprises
The study suggests that the Moon likely formed largely from Earth's mantle material — with minimal involvement from Theia.
The next leg of the new moon race is about to kick off — and it could be the most exciting yet
In recent years, several spacecraft failed in their attempts to land on the moon. But 2025 may offer crucial second chances.
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What time is Blue Origin's New Shepard rocket 'moon gravity' launch on Jan. 28? Here's how to watch live
Blue Origin's NS-29 New Shepard rocket will launch on Jan. 28 at 11:30 a.m. EST (1630 GMT) if all goes well. Here's what to ...
Earth Forged the Moon? Surprising New Evidence Challenges Old Theories
Researchers have unveiled new findings that reshape our understanding of the Moon's formation and Earth's early hydration.