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A second moon has officially entered Earth’s orbit—sort of. Although it’s being called a “mini-moon,” it’s actually an asteroid named 2024 PT5. The asteroid has been temporarily ...

The word is used for asteroids or comets that become bound to our gravity and so become a satellite, just like the real Moon that we see every night is. They are “mini” because they are small ...

A police chief has retuned to her role after leaving for a month under a retirement scheme. Sussex Police Chief Constable Jo Shiner has been re-appointed to the role after stepping away from the ...

Former human rights lawyer Phil Shiner has pleaded guilty to three counts of fraud, linked to claims made against British Iraq War veterans. Shiner, 67, appeared at Southwark Crown Court on Monday ...

If you were hoping to see the “mini moon,” you’ve probably been disappointed. But experts say the asteroid was an important milestone in planetary defense research. Though there are hundreds ...

Earth obtained a new mini-moon, which is actually a near-Earth asteroid, named 2024 PT, on Sept. 29. The asteroid is estimated to be 33 feet wide, about the length of a school bus and at least ...

New information about Pluto's largest moon that was revealed by a NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) telescope was shared publicly this week. The journal Nature Communications on ...

This celestial visitor, dubbed a "mini-moon," was first detected on August 7 by Nasa's Asteroid Terrestrial-Impact Last Alert System (ATLAS). Listen to Story 2024 PT5 will not complete a full ...

Phil Shiner, 67, a former British lawyer notorious for his legal actions on behalf of Iraqi civilians, admitted guilt to three counts of fraud on Monday, the National Crime Agency announced. The ...

In case you haven’t heard the big news yet, Earth now has a second moon. But it will be around for only a short period of time. Earth obtained a new mini-moon, which is actually a near-Earth asteroid, ...