In order to be considered a "mini-moon," an incoming object must reach Earth at a range around 2.8 million miles and at a steady space of about 2,200 mph, according to Marcos.

By Nov. 25, the mini-moon is expected to break free and be once again on its way through space. Advertisement. Here’s what to know about our new, temporary celestial neighbor. 2.

Earth’s moon will soon have some company — a “mini moon.” The mini moon is actually an asteroid about the size of a school bus at 33 feet (10 meters). When it whizzes by Earth on Sunday ...

While not technically a moon — NASA stresses it was never captured by Earth’s gravity and fully in orbit — it’s “an interesting object” worthy of study.

Earth has its fair share of fleeting companions. But sometimes, these so-called “mini-moons” have a surprising origin story. Take 2024 PT5, a bus-sized asteroid that drifted near Earth last ...

The 2022 NX1 asteroid became a mini-moon in 1981 and 2022. It's scheduled to make its return in 2051. One of the best examples is 2006 RH120, which orbited Earth for a whole year between July 2006 ...

It’s not the moon, but you can call it mini-moon. Earth has captured a tiny object and pulled it into orbit. The asteroid, known as 2020 CD3, is only the second asteroid known to orbit Earth ...

Yes, it's being called a mini-moon. It is expected to orbit the Earth for about two months from this Sunday through Thanksgiving. INSKEEP: But that's no moon, as Teddy Kareta with the Lowell ...

In order to be considered a mini-moon, a space body must reach Earth at a range about 2.8 million miles and at a steady space of around 2,200 mph, Carlos de la Fuente Marcos, the study’s lead ...

Meet 2024 PT5, Earth’s temporary mini-moon. For a short time, dear Luna has a friend. By Korey Haynes ... A moon named 2006 RH 120 orbited Earth for a year from July 2006 to 2007.

To become a mini-moon, a cosmic body has to approach Earth at a comparatively close range of around 2.8 million miles while traveling at a relatively slow speed of around 2,200 mph.

Some even return for repeat visits, like asteroid 2022 NX1, which became a mini-moon in 1981 and again in 2022. If you miss this event, don't worry-2024 PT5 is expected to return to Earth's orbit ...