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CNN on MSN · 1d

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.

USA TODAY on MSN · 17h

Remember the 'mini-moon' last year? Study finds it was likely just a chunk of the actual moon

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.

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 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 around the Sun, temporarily caught by Earth’s gravity to become a far away mini-moon. A closer look at the space rock reveals a rather familiar origin: Earth’s mini-moon might actually be a broken-off piece of our regular Moon.

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Space on MSN · 9h

Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost lunar lander snaps its 1st photos of the moon (images)

The moon has come into view for Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost spacecraft, which is scheduled to land on Earth's nearest neighbor a month or so from now.

Yahoo News · 1d

Blue Ghost lander captures first Moon photos after stunning 'Blue Marble' Earth image

America's next Moon lander, Blue Ghost, is traveling through space after launching from Florida earlier this month and capturing breathtaking views.

SciTech Daily · 16h

First Glimpse of the Moon: Blue Ghost Advances NASA’s Cutting-Edge Lunar Tech

Firefly's Blue Ghost Mission 1 has taken a significant leap toward the Moon, with its successful second engine burn positioning the spacecraft for lunar orbit. NASA’s science and technology instruments aboard Firefly’s Blue Ghost Mission 1 are making steady progress toward the Moon.

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Private moon spacecraft just took a breathtaking snapshot of Earth

An uncrewed spacecraft just snapped an iconic portrait of the blue marble from space. Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost lander, ...

NASA plans to build a Moon base using 3D printing and robots

Explore how 3D printing, robotics, and AI are paving the way for sustainable moon bases amid unique challenges.

17h

Tiny tube experiments simulate solar system’s only moon with an atmosphere

Titan is the only moon in our solar system with a significant atmosphere. Now we have a very good idea of how this dense ...

22h

Could This Asteroid Be a Lost Chunk of the Moon?

PT5, a near-Earth object discovered last year, has captivated scientists with its potential lunar origins. Likely ejected ...

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When is the next full moon? Here's when you can see February's Snow Moon in Michigan

The Snow Moon, the second full moon of 2025, will light up Michigan skies in mid-February 2025. Here's what to know.

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