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Earth Second Moon: Earth to get second moon from September 29 to November 25; How to watch |

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Earth Second Moon: Earth to get second moon from September 29 to November 25; How to watch |

This is an AI-generated image, used for representational purposes only. Earth is set to gain a temporary “mini-moon” this autumn in the form of a small asteroid named 2024 PT5. The asteroid, about 33 feet (10 metres) wide, will orbit our planet for roughly two months, from September 29 to November 25, before escaping Earth’s … Read more

Earth to get second ‘mini-moon’: Here’s what you need to know

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Earth to get second ‘mini-moon’: Here’s what you need to know

Earth is set to gain a new mini-moon for a brief period, starting later this month. The small asteroid, identified as 2024 PT5, will be temporarily captured by Earth’s gravity from September 29 until November 25, according to a study published by researchers Carlos de la Fuente Marcos and Raúl de la Fuente Marcos from … Read more