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  1. It's official: Earth now has two moons - Earth.com

    Nov 21, 2024 · Over the past few weeks, you’ve probably heard somewhere that Earth was going to get a second moon. Well, we can now confirm that Earth now officially has two moons after …

  2. Does Earth have 2 moons? Not exactly. Here's what to know

    Oct 21, 2025 · NASA just confirmed that a quasi-moon has been orbiting since 1960. Here is everything to know about what is being called a "second moon."

  3. Earth has caught a 'second moon,' scientists say | Space

    Sep 30, 2024 · NASA scientists calculated that Earth should have captured a "second moon" on Sunday (Sept. 29). The "mini-moon" is actually the tiny asteroid 2024 PT5, which usually orbits …

  4. Earth Is Temporarily Getting a Second ‘Moon’ - TIME

    Sep 18, 2024 · The second, which includes the upcoming mini-moon, are dubbed “temporary captured flybys,” as they do not complete one revolution and remain in Earth’s orbit for a very …

  5. How to See Earth's 'Second Moon' | Lifehacker

    Sep 20, 2024 · The mini-moon will be in our orbit between September 29 and November 25. Here's how to see it, where it came from, who discovered it, and when it's coming back.

  6. Earth now has a second moon, but not for long – NBC 6 South ...

    Oct 2, 2024 · This might sound extraordinary to get a second moon, but according to NASA it’s quite common for asteroids and other space rock to enter the gravitational pull of the earth.

  7. Earth will temporarily have a second moon, scientists say

    Sep 20, 2024 · Earth will have a second “mini-moon” in addition to its regular lunar companion for about two months starting on Sept. 29, according to a recent study published in the journal …