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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 called a "mini-moon," a nickname that was more appropriate than thought.

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Earth’s recent ‘mini-moon’ may be an actual piece of the moon, astronomers say

An asteroid that orbited near Earth for a few months as a mini-moon may be a chunk of the moon that was blasted off by an impact thousands of years ago.

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Earth’s temporary mini-moon might have actually been a piece of the Moon

New research suggests that Earth's recent mini-moon might have originated as part of our actual moon long, long ago.

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Earth's recent mini-moon seems to be a lost fragment of our real Moon

Scientists studying 2024 PT5 have new data pointing to the Moon as the source of this rock. They suspect it was knocked off the lunar surface after a powerful impact several thousand years ago. This ejection event hurled it into a path around the Sun that keeps it near Earth.

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Blue Origin scrubs landmark New Shepard moon-gravity launch due to weather, rocket glitch

While New Shepard is best known as a space tourist vehicle, 19 of its 28 flights to date have been uncrewed. The reusable ...

First Glimpse of the Moon: Blue Ghost Advances NASA’s Cutting-Edge Lunar Tech

Firefly's Blue Ghost Mission 1 has taken a significant leap toward the Moon, with its successful second engine burn ...

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What is Lunar New Year and how is it celebrated?

Asian American communities around the U.S. will ring in the Year of the Snake with community carnivals, family gatherings, ...

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We’re going back to the moon: Everything to know about NASA’s latest lunar lander mission

For the past week, an uncrewed lunar lander has been journeying through outer space on a 60-day mission to the moon on behalf ...

Lunar New Year starts tomorrow. What is it? More on traditions, origins of the holiday

Chinese communities will begin celebrating Lunar New Year on Jan. 29. Why is Lunar New Year celebrated? What are the ...

The Spiritual Meaning Of January's New Moon In Aquarius

It’s time to fully embrace the innovative vibe of Aquarius season, because the new moon on Jan. 29 is rising in this air sign ...

Unusually long 'Red Moon' lunar eclipse to illuminate skies March 13-14

If the sky is clear, many Americans, depending on their location, should have a clear view of the total lunar eclipse from ...

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NASA plans to build a Moon base using 3D printing and robots

Explore how 3D printing, robotics, and AI are paving the way for sustainable moon bases amid unique challenges.

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See the Blue Ghost spacecraft’s first view of the moon

NASA has updated its list of potential landing sites for the next human visit to the moon, which is planned for 2026. The Artemis III mission will see the first crewed lunar landing since the Apollo ...

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Blood Moon: When and How To See the Lunar Eclipse

Late on March 13 and on into the early hours of March 14 the moon will turn a spooky red color in the skies above the U.S.

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Video: LIVE: Blue Origin’s New Shepard tests lunar tech in simulated gravity on a Texas flight

Blue Origin’s New Shepard tests lunar tech in simulated gravity on a Texas flight Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin prepares for the ...

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