Asteroid 2024 PT5 didn't stick around for Thanksgiving, but don't be sad. It will be back... but will it ever be a second ...

Astronomers used the Two-meter Twin Telescope to catch a "see-you-soon" image of the departing asteroid 2024 PT5.

Earth has separated from its temporary second moon, but it's not the last time Earth will say hello to the space rock.

An illustration of the asteroid PT5 as it leaves Earth after a stint as our "second moon.". | Credit: Robert Lea (created with Canva) For the last few months Earth has had a "second moon," albeit ...

The idea that Earth has only one moon is considered to be true, but that isn't always the case. In fact, sometimes, it's had ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. For the last few months Earth has had a "second moon," albeit a much more diminutive one than our ...

Efforts to measure lunar timing are part of a program that aims to increase human activity on the lunar surface. Precise ...

NASA's Europa Clipper embarks on a 1.8 billion-mile journey to study Jupiter’s moon Europa for potential habitability.

For just a few months, Earth hosted a "second moon," much smaller than our faithful historical companion. This fleeting ...

The near-Earth asteroid (NEO) 2024 PT5 was snared by the gravitational influence of our planet on Sept. 29, 2024. From the start of its occupancy, scientists studying this "second moon," including ...

The Space Launch System is facing fresh calls for cancellation, but still has a key role to play in NASA’s return to the moon ...