An asteroid, pulled into Earth’s orbit, is sometimes known as a ‘mini-moon.’ You’ll need a telescope to view it.

( KTLA) — Earth will soon have two moons, but not for long. According to a study published in the journal Research Notes of ...

For nearly two months this year, Earth’s moon will have company — a second moon. Technically, it isn’t a second moon, but ...

Though the mini-moon will only be in Earth’s orbit for about two months, it’ll stay close to the planet for a few months, ...

Here’s what to know about our new, temporary celestial neighbor. Earth has a large gravitational pull. So it’s not uncommon ...

When approaching Earth, asteroids tend to do one of two things: Most of the time, they miss. Sometimes, they hit, leaving a ...

Five satellites due to launch this week could be brighter than most stars, and astronomers fear the growth of such ...

A “second moon” will pass by Earth, but not for so long. According to a study published by the American Astronomical Society, ...

2024 PT5 will be a temporary visitor, arriving in September and flying off again in November.

According to the *Research Notes of the American Astronomical Society* report by Carlos and Raul de la Fuente Marcos, the event is not unique. Earth has captured asteroids before, like in 2006 ...