PT5 didn't stick around for Thanksgiving, but don't be sad. It will be back... but will it ever be a second moon again?
The answer depends on many factors, including the amount of fuel needed, the moon's orbit and the mission's objectives.
The Giant Impact Hypothesis has long fascinated scientists as the leading explanation for the Moon's formation. Around 4.5 ...
Earth is saying goodbye to an asteroid that has been a "mini-moon" of sorts since late September, when it joined the planet's ...
For about two months, Earth had a temporary second moon from an asteroid that scientists believe originated from our only ...
A car-sized asteroid will pass at about half the distance between Earth and the moon tonight (Dec. 6), concluding a busy week ...
A former professional boxer has claimed there is no proof that the Earth is round - and once revealed 'evidence' to prove it.
A temporary “mini- moon ” orbiting the Earth for the last two months drifted away on Tuesday, resuming its journey around the ...
Cold Moon', will be the last full moon of the year, marking the end of the celestial calendar. Jupiter is to shine beside it.
Planet Earth is bidding farewell to a "mini moon," a harmless asteroid named 2024 PT5, which has been trailing Earth ...