Earth has caught a 'second moon,' scientists say | Space
2024年9月30日 · NASA scientists calculated that Earth should have captured a "second moon" on Sunday (Sept. 29). The "mini-moon" is actually the tiny asteroid 2024 PT5, which usually orbits …
It's official: Earth now has two moons - Earth.com
2024年11月21日 · Though it might sound extraordinary for Earth to gain a second moon, these gravitational captures are more common than you might think. Scientists have officially …
Earth Is Temporarily Getting a Second Moon | TIME
2024年9月18日 · From Sept. 29 until Nov. 25, astronomers calculate that 2024 PT5— which is what scientists think is an asteroid but have dubbed a “mini-moon”—will be looping around …
Earth will get another moon this month — but not for long!
2024年9月17日 · This month, Earth will grab itself a second moon in the form of the tiny asteroid 2024 PT5. Unlike the moon, Earth's primary companion which has accompanied our planet for …
The Earth Now Has Two Moons—Here’s How to See Them
2024年10月1日 · In a delightful cosmic twist, Earth has welcomed a mini-moon into its orbit. For two months, a tiny asteroid named 2023 QO1 will shimmy alongside our planet, capturing the …
Where and How to See Earth’s ‘Second Moon’ This Fall
2024年9月26日 · Earth's second moon is actually an asteroid named 2024 PT5. It's considered a temporary “mini moon” because moons are scientifically defined as “naturally-formed bodies …
Earth's mini moon: What to know about September's second moon
2024年9月20日 · Yes, Earth will temporarily have a second moon this year. This mini moon will loop around our planet from Sept. 29 to Nov. 25, although it won't complete a full orbit, …
Earth’s 2nd moon has arrived: What you need to know - KTLA
2024年10月4日 · A second moon has officially entered Earth’s orbit—sort of. Although it’s being called a “mini-moon,” it’s actually an asteroid named 2024 PT5.
Earth’s New ‘Second Moon’ Is As Big As The Statue Of ... - Forbes
2024年4月27日 · Earth’s “second moon”—an asteroid called Kamo’oalewa—appears to have come from the moon itself. Scientists have concluded this using computer models, revealing …
How to See Earth's 'Second Moon' | Lifehacker
2024年9月20日 · The mini-moon will be in our orbit between September 29 and November 25. Here's how to see it, where it came from, who discovered it, and when it's coming back.