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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.

Radar Images Show Large Object Drifting Past Earth

Asteroid 2024 ON is a peanut-shaped contact binary, highlighting the diversity of shapes in near-Earth asteroids.

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

Asteroid the size of a house to skim past Earth TODAY

Astronomers are studying near-Earth asteroids for future impact prevention, reinforced by a recent close approach of three asteroids.

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.

NASA tracking asteroid making close approach to Earth TOMORROW

NASA is monitoring asteroid 2024 VK3, which will safely pass Earth this weekend at a distance slightly farther than the moon.

A New Mini-Moon Is Being Captured by Planet Earth

Asteroid 2024 PT5 will temporarily orbit Earth, enhancing our understanding of near-Earth objects.

Radar Images Show Large Object Drifting Past Earth

Asteroid 2024 ON is a peanut-shaped contact binary, highlighting the diversity of shapes in near-Earth asteroids.

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

Asteroid the size of a house to skim past Earth TODAY

Astronomers are studying near-Earth asteroids for future impact prevention, reinforced by a recent close approach of three asteroids.

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.

NASA tracking asteroid making close approach to Earth TOMORROW

NASA is monitoring asteroid 2024 VK3, which will safely pass Earth this weekend at a distance slightly farther than the moon.
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Earth's new mini-moon swings by only to ghost us in November

2024 PT 5, a mini-moon, will orbit Earth temporarily before returning to a heliocentric trajectory by November 25.

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.

The Earth Is Getting A New Moon This Week - It's Just Mini And Will Only Last Two Months

Earth is set to capture a mini-moon, asteroid 2024 PT5, for a short period before it returns to its belt.

Earth's new mini-moon swings by only to ghost us in November

2024 PT 5, a mini-moon, will orbit Earth temporarily before returning to a heliocentric trajectory by November 25.

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.

The Earth Is Getting A New Moon This Week - It's Just Mini And Will Only Last Two Months

Earth is set to capture a mini-moon, asteroid 2024 PT5, for a short period before it returns to its belt.
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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.
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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.

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.

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.

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.
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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.

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.
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