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

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.

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

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

A tiny asteroid loitering in a near-Earth orbit for a few months last year may have an intriguing origin on our moon. Its ...

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

A cosmic visitor is set to grace Earth's orbit, sparking excitement among astronomers. This rare celestial event promises to ...

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

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 ...

Asteroid 2024 YW9, about the size of a house, and 2024 PT5, the size of a bus, will pass at distances of over a million kilometers from Earth, which, in astronomical terms, is still a safe margin.