Earth is soon to gain a temporary companion, a “mini moon”. This small asteroid will be captured by Earth’s gravity on Sunday, orbiting the planet for about two months before moving on.
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - You may have heard by now about Earth ... this mini-moon with the naked eye. You likely won't be able to see it with a telescope either. You need more sophisticated equipment ...
Earth is set to play host to a “mini-moon” this week, as a small asteroid – about the length of a double-decker bus – enters the planet’s orbit. The temporary guest, called 2024 PT5, is ...