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. Though there are hundreds ...

What is the moon phase today? Today, Oct. 19, 2024, the moon is 17 days old and is in the Waning Gibbous phase of its lunar cycle. It is 92% illuminated. Moon phases reveal the passage of time in ...

China has taken a step forward in its ambitious plan to land astronauts on the moon by 2030 – unveiling the specially designed spacesuit its crew will don for what’s expected to be a landmark ...

A second moon has officially entered Earth’s orbit—sort of. Although it’s being called a “mini-moon,” it’s actually an asteroid named 2024 PT5. The asteroid has been temporarily ...

For the past couple of weeks, Earth's orbit has been home to a "mini-moon" the size of a city bus. The celestial object is more than just a guest staying over for a quick visit. It's here to stay ...

The dark skies during a new moon provide ideal conditions for spotting skywatching targets that would otherwise be outshined by moonlight. The next new moon will occur on Friday, Nov. 1.

Artist’s impression of asteroid in space (NASA/JPL-Caltech) For instance, one such space rock 2022 NX 1 was a short-lived “mini-moon” in 1981 and again in 2022. The asteroid 2024 PT5 as ...

Earth is about to pluck a second moon from an asteroid belt — but we only get this mini-moon for 57 days. It's an asteroid about the size of a school bus, at 35 feet long, and it has a typical ...

The Earth will be getting a second moon that’ll hang around for a few months, and I don’t even want to know what sort of astrological mess this is going to create. According to a study ...

As if all the other astronomical events that took place this year weren't enough to satisfy the average stargazer, our planet will soon be gaining a "second moon," according to reports.

You’ll see a powerful solar eclipse in Libra on Oct. 2, a full moon in fiery Aries on Oct. 17, and expansive Jupiter will be retrograde on Oct. 9. Oh, and we’re also getting a second moon.

Earth will likely get another satellite, a mini-moon, tomorrow for two months. Know how and where you can enjoy the sight of the new mini-moon.(via REUTERS) This autumn, Earth is about to get a ...