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time.com
1 day ago
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Earth Is Temporarily Getting a Second Moon'

A temporary mini-moon, 2024 PT5, will orbit Earth from Sept. 29 to Nov. 25, showcasing dynamic interactions with Near-Earth objects. [ more ]
Mail Online
3 days ago
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Earth to get a new 'mini-moon' for more than 50 days

A small asteroid named 2024 PT5 will orbit Earth from September 29 to November 25, acting as a mini-moon during this time. [ more ]
time.com
1 day ago
OMG science

Earth Is Temporarily Getting a Second Moon'

A temporary mini-moon, 2024 PT5, will orbit Earth from Sept. 29 to Nov. 25, showcasing dynamic interactions with Near-Earth objects. [ more ]
Mail Online
3 days ago
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Earth to get a new 'mini-moon' for more than 50 days

A small asteroid named 2024 PT5 will orbit Earth from September 29 to November 25, acting as a mini-moon during this time. [ more ]
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#asteroids
www.nytimes.com
1 week ago
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A New Mini-Moon Is Being Captured by Planet Earth

Asteroid 2024 PT5 will temporarily orbit Earth, enhancing our understanding of near-Earth objects. [ more ]
Mail Online
2 weeks ago
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Revealed: The 6 catastrophic asteroids on course to crash into Earth

A recently detected small asteroid reminder of potential cosmic dangers. Scientists urge vigilance despite their rarity. [ more ]
New York Post
7 months ago
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5 asteroids, including one the size of a sports stadium, expected to pass near Earth

Multiple asteroids are expected to pass close to Earth this week, with the largest being the size of a sports stadium.
Although there is no risk of impact, these close approaches highlight the need for tracking potentially hazardous asteroids. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 months ago
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Two Killer Asteroids Are Flying by Earth, and You May Be Able to See One

Two large asteroids passing by Earth - no threat of impact
People may be able to spot the smaller asteroid with a telescope or binoculars [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 week ago
OMG science

A New Mini-Moon Is Being Captured by Planet Earth

Asteroid 2024 PT5 will temporarily orbit Earth, enhancing our understanding of near-Earth objects. [ more ]
Mail Online
2 weeks ago
OMG science

Revealed: The 6 catastrophic asteroids on course to crash into Earth

A recently detected small asteroid reminder of potential cosmic dangers. Scientists urge vigilance despite their rarity. [ more ]
New York Post
7 months ago
OMG science

5 asteroids, including one the size of a sports stadium, expected to pass near Earth

Multiple asteroids are expected to pass close to Earth this week, with the largest being the size of a sports stadium.
Although there is no risk of impact, these close approaches highlight the need for tracking potentially hazardous asteroids. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 months ago
OMG science

Two Killer Asteroids Are Flying by Earth, and You May Be Able to See One

Two large asteroids passing by Earth - no threat of impact
People may be able to spot the smaller asteroid with a telescope or binoculars [ more ]
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#nasa
Mail Online
2 weeks ago
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Asteroid set to hit Earth's atmosphere in matter of HOURS

A small asteroid will enter Earth's atmosphere today, burning up before impact, but visible as a fireball over the Philippines. [ more ]
Ars Technica
1 month ago
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NASA shuts down asteroid-hunting telescope, but a better one is on the way

NASA decommissioned the NEOWISE spacecraft, which identified 400 near-Earth objects over its extended 15-year mission, marking a significant milestone in planetary defense. [ more ]
Mail Online
2 weeks ago
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Asteroid set to hit Earth's atmosphere in matter of HOURS

A small asteroid will enter Earth's atmosphere today, burning up before impact, but visible as a fireball over the Philippines. [ more ]
Ars Technica
1 month ago
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NASA shuts down asteroid-hunting telescope, but a better one is on the way

NASA decommissioned the NEOWISE spacecraft, which identified 400 near-Earth objects over its extended 15-year mission, marking a significant milestone in planetary defense. [ more ]
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Theregister
1 month ago
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NASA's NEOWISE asteroid spotter turned off for final time

NEOWISE spacecraft, initially WISE, concludes mission due to coolant depletion and shut down for reentry into Earth's atmosphere. [ more ]
Ars Technica
4 months ago
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Outdoing the dinosaurs: What we can do if we spot a threatening asteroid

The US is behind its mandate to detect near-Earth objects by 2020, posing a potential threat. Rapid response capabilities are lacking, despite some successful missions. [ more ]
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