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Earth’s temporary mini-moon might have actually been a piece of the Moon
Using the Lowell Discovery Telescope in Arizona and NASA’s Infrared Telescope Facility in Hawaii, scientists analyzed 2024 PT5’s surface and discovered that the mini-moon reflects light almost ...
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Remember the 'mini-moon' last year? Study finds it was likely just a chunk of the actual moon
A chunk of space rock that visited near Earth's orbit last year was widely referred to as a "mini-moon." Turns out the lunar-inspired moniker may have been more accurate than we realized.
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Earth’s recent ‘mini-moon’ may be an actual piece of the moon, astronomers say
Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. A small space rock ...
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‘Mini-moon’ discovery, weaponizing wildfires, forming healthy habits: Catch up on the day’s stories
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