A space rock is about to become Earth’s new ‘mini-moon’

A recently-discovered asteroid will soon become a mini-moon of Earth, and it will hang around until Thanksgiving.

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The story so far

3 developments
  1. Sep 16, 2024An Asteroid Is Going to Orbit Earth Like a Mini Moon for Two Months
  2. Sep 19, 2024New mini-moon to orbit Earth but won’t stay in the neighborhood for long
  3. Sep 20, 2024A space rock is about to become Earth’s new ‘mini-moon’

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Last development · Sep 20, 2024 — A space rock is about to become Earth’s new ‘mini-moon’

How each side is putting it

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CNNLean Left· 739d ago

A space rock is about to become Earth’s new ‘mini-moon’

Los Angeles TimesLean Left· 740d ago

What you need to know about Earth's new, temporary mini-moon

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Delaware Public MediaCenter· 739d ago

A 'mini-moon' will be visible from Earth for the next two months

ForbesCenter· 740d ago

Temporary ‘Mini-Moon’ Will Begin To Orbit Earth Next Week: What To Know

ZME ScienceCenter· 740d ago

Earth will soon have a new mini-moon in September — but only briefly

FoxlaCenter· 740d ago

New mini-moon to orbit Earth but won’t stay in the neighborhood for long

CNETCenter· 743d ago

An Asteroid Is Going to Orbit Earth Like a Mini Moon for Two Months

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InverseLean Left· 739d ago

Earth Is Just Days Away From Gaining A “Mini-Moon” — Meet Asteroid 2024 PT5

The GuardianLean Left· 740d ago

Earth will briefly have a second ‘mini moon’ this autumn

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