Earth will get a second moon this month — but not for long
Earth is about to gain a new “mini-moon,” but it won’t stay around for long. Related video above: Osiris-Rex spacecraft ...
A space rock is about to become Earth’s new ‘mini-moon’
A temporary “mini-moon” will whirl around Earth for about two months as our planet’s gravity captures a small asteroid in its orbit.
New York magazine writer Olivia Nuzzi placed on leave after disclosing RFK relationship
One of America’s most acclaimed magazine writers, Olivia Nuzzi of New York magazine, has been placed on leave while a ...
5 things to know for Sept. 20: Middle East, Stock market, Political scandal, Mail-in voting, Covid-19 origins
After NASA decided to keep them in space until 2025, astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams will now cast their votes in the November elections more than 200 miles above their nearest polling ...
Lunar guest: Earth is getting a second Moon for two months
Scientists aren't sure if 2024 PT5 is an asteroid. At roughly 10 meters in length, 2024 PT5 is difficult to spot without a ...
Earth will get a second "mini-moon" for 2 months this year
The asteroid was discovered in August and is set to become a mini-moon, spinning around Earth in a horseshoe shape for about ...
Did you know Earth is set to have another moon in its orbit? Here's what that means
This new floating rock is only expected to orbit the Earth once, beginning its trip Sept. 29 before breaking off from its ...