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Goodnight moon! Astronomers snap photo of Earth's departing mini-moon

The near-Earth asteroid (NEO) 2024 PT5 was snared by the gravitational influence of our planet on Sept. 29, 2024. From the start of its occupancy, scientists studying this "second moon," including Carlos de la Fuente Marcos of the Universidad Complutense ...

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Say Goodbye to the Earth's Second Moon As It Leaves Before Thanksgiving

Earth is about to bid farewell to its temporary celestial companion as asteroid 2024 PT5 prepares to depart our orbit on Monday, just before this year's Thanksgiving celebration.

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Earth's 'second moon' is just visiting its cosmic parents for Thanksgiving

Earth's "second moon" won't be sticking around for Thanksgiving, but just as many of us will on Thursday (Nov. 28), it seems the asteroid was paying a visit to its relatives.

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Earth’s ‘second moon’ is about to vanish from skies and won’t be back until 2055 – exact time space rock will break free

SIZED “mini moon” is in the final days of its trip to Earth’s skies – and will soon vanish until 2055. The holidaying ...

Earth’s second moon: A mini-moon has been captured by gravity until Thanksgiving

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – In an extraordinary celestial event, Earth has been hosting a “mini-moon” the size of a city bus for ...

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