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The Asteroid that Became Earth’s Temporary Moon

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Earth’s gravity has temporarily captured a small asteroid, transforming it into a minor moon for approximately two months. Asteroid 2024 PT5, which is estimated to measure between 8 and 20…

Earth and Moon from Space, from Hera

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Goodbye photos from an asteroid-bound spacecraft, plus the Sun is at its activity peak now This article was originally published in the Bad Astronomy Newsletter (October 21, 2024 Issue #789) by Phil…

Meet the Prodigious Young Woman Who is Passionate About Asteroids

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Nicole, the young astronomer who inspires generations with her passion and dedication to asteroids! Nicole Semião, better known as Nicolinha, is a young Brazilian who began her journey to understand…

The Flavours of Asteroid Day

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See how asteroids have inspired delicious food, creative drinks, and engaging events. We are constantly highlighting creative options for events and activities that engage individuals worldwide and foster our global…

Possible Moons Have Been Detected Orbiting Hundreds of Asteroids.

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Observations conducted by the Gaia Space Telescope have the potential to enhance the known catalog of asteroids that possess moons significantly. The European Space Agency’s (ESA) Gaia space telescope has…