Study finds that Earth's small asteroid visitor is likely a chunk of moon rock
A near-Earth object was likely ejected into space after an impact thousands of years ago. Now it could contribute new ...
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Research: Earth's Asteroid Visitor Likely Moon Rock
Typically, asteroids - like the one depicted in this artist's concept - originate from the main asteroid belt between the ...
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NASA Discovers Near-Earth Asteroid Likely a Lunar Fragment
The small near-Earth object 2024 PT5 captured the world’s attention last year after a NASA-funded telescope discovered it lingering close to, but never orbiting, our planet for several months.
Earth's temporary moon might have come from the moon
A tiny asteroid loitering in a near-Earth orbit for a few months last year may have an intriguing origin on our moon. Its ...
Chunk of Moon Rock? NASA Tracks Asteroid 2024 PT5 During Close Earth Flyby
NASA’s Goldstone Solar System Radar is closely tracking asteroid 2024 PT5 during its nearest approach to Earth, a distance ...
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Earth getting temporary 'mini-moon' for two months that could help stop apocalypse
A cosmic visitor is set to grace Earth's orbit, sparking excitement among astronomers. This rare celestial event promises to ...
‘Earth’s secret moon’: Scientists unravel the bizarre mystery of asteroid PT5
PT5, a possible lunar fragment, intrigues scientists with its silicate-rich makeup and lunar-like reflectance, offering ...
Did Earth’s fleeting mini-moon break off from the actual moon?
PT5, initially believed to be a tiny asteroid, likely originated from the Moon. Discovered in 2024, PT5's reflectance and ...
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Earth's mini moon makes big comeback—but not for long
The secondary asteroid belt orbits the Sun in a path very similar to Earth's orbit. During its recent mini-moon stint, scientists studied the 2024 PT5 from Earth. Based on the cosmic object's ...
NASA Alerts: Five enormous asteroids approaching Earth at high speed soon—Check date and time here
NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) is monitoring five asteroids—2024 YA10, 2024 BM1, 2024 PT5, 2024 YD13, and 2024 YW9—approaching Earth.
Three massive asteroids set for a close encounter with Earth today, NASA confirms
"NASA's JPL monitors three asteroids, 2024 PT5, 2024 YD13, and 2024 YW9, as they fly past Earth, providing opportunities for scientific research and planetary defense.