A near-Earth object was likely ejected into space after an impact thousands of years ago. Now it could contribute new ...

Typically, asteroids - like the one depicted in this artist's concept - originate from the main asteroid belt between the ...

The small near-Earth object 2024 PT5 captured the world’s attention last year after a NASA-funded telescope discovered it lingering close to, but never orbiting, our planet for several months.

NASA’s Goldstone Solar System Radar is closely tracking asteroid 2024 PT5 during its nearest approach to Earth, a distance ...

PT5, initially believed to be a tiny asteroid, likely originated from the Moon. Discovered in 2024, PT5's reflectance and ...

Its characteristics led scientists to ask: is it a chip off the old lunar block, making a pass by Earth for a visit? The ...

PT5, a possible lunar fragment, intrigues scientists with its silicate-rich makeup and lunar-like reflectance, offering ...

NASA alerts of two asteroids nearing Earth earth on January 9. Here's everything you need to know about these celestial visitors.

Earth is bidding farewell to a tiny asteroid that joined its orbit for nearly two months. The asteroid, known as 2024 PT5, is set to be drawn away from Earth by the powerful pull of the sun on Monday.

During its recent mini-moon stint, scientists studied the 2024 PT5 from Earth. Based on the cosmic object's composition and Earth-like motion, they suspect it could be a chunk of the moon blasted away ...

On January 9, 2025, two asteroids, 2024 YW9 and 2024 PT5, will pass close to Earth. Although they are close to Earth, astronomers have taken notice of them, but these asteroids do not pose any threat.

The asteroid, which scientists refer to as 2024 PT5, hails from the Arjuna asteroid belt, which contains rocks that follow an orbit quite similar to Earth’s. Occasionally, some of these ...