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

Earth's recent "mini-moon" asteroid 2024 PT5 didn't stick around for Thanksgiving, but don't be sad. It will be back... but ...

Brian Hackney reports on the possible origins of Earth's recent "mini-moon" that is preparing to depart our orbit.

Currently, more than 2 million miles away, the object is too small and faint to see without a powerful telescope.

The "mini-moon measures approximately 11 meters in diameter, which is roughly the length of a London bus, 2024 PT5 has been ...

Asteroid that became Earth's mini-moon is returning and scientists are planning to study it this time. Will it become a ...

Earth has a temporary, tiny companion. While not quite a "mini moon," since it will never be captured by Earth's gravity, ...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Planet Earth parted company with an asteroid that’s been tagging along as a “mini moon” for the past two months. The harmless space rock peeled away on Monday ...

Planet Earth is parting company with an asteroid that’s been tagging along as a “mini moon” for the past two months.

A temporary mini-moon snared by Earth's gravity for nearly two months before departing back into the solar system can be seen in a new image from the Two-Meter Twin Telescope in Spain. The near-Earth ...