If you were hoping to see the “mini moon,” you’ve probably been disappointed. But experts say the asteroid was an important milestone in planetary defense research.

Earth is surrounded by a fascinating array of celestial companions: seven quasi-moons, an indeterminate number of minimoons, and potentially two elusive ghost moons. While none of these bodies rival ...

Earth's gravity has captured a new temporary companion, Asteroid 2024 PT5, which is roughly the size of a bus. The mini moon will orbit Earth for about two months before breaking free on November 25.

Quasi-moons and mini-moons are two types of celestial objects that interact with ... One example is the asteroid 2023 FW13, which has been accompanying Earth for thousands of years. Quasi-moons are ...

NIU STEAM launch to the WNIJ studio, and they brought their telescopes, to answer if Earth really has two moons.

(KTLA) — Earth will soon have two moons, but not for long. According to a study published in the journal Research Notes of the American Astronomical Society (AAS), the “moon” in question is ...

Earth will soon have two moons, but not for long. According to a study published in the journal Research Notes of the American Astronomical Society (AAS), the “moon” in question is a celestial ...

Frank Sinatra once sang, “Fly me to the moon,” but now anyone on Earth can ask “Which moon do you want to go to, Frank?” ...

Will Thanksgiving week get an extra spotlight on it? Here's when November's Beaver Moon will light up the sky across Florida.