PT5, which almost became a temporary mini-moon to Earth, was recently found to be a broken-off part of the moon itself. This ...

However, this almost-mini-moon is still special as it is potentially ... So far, 2024 PT5 is just the second object in an Earth-like orbit of purported lunar origin. Astronomers found asteroid ...

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 ...

On 29 September 2024, Earth briefly welcomed asteroid 2024 PT5 as a second moon. Discovered by NASA's ATLAS, this small asteroid will exit Earth's orbit by mid-November 2024. Its fleeting presence ...

A new moon occurs when the moon is directly between Earth and the sun ... 23, 2025, as per the second definition of the third new moon in a season of four new moons. Looking for a telescope ...

This second engine burn (and first critical burn) adjusted Blue Ghost's apogee (the furthest point from Earth) using just our ...

A chunk of space rock that visited near Earth's orbit last year was widely called a "mini-moon," a nickname that was more appropriate than thought.

The February 2025 full moon will be the smallest one of the year. Here's why that is, how to get the best view of the Snow ...