Dynamic Earth invites families to explore the wonders of the Moon through science, storytelling and interactive fun.

Scientists have uncovered an extraordinary phenomenon: the Moon is rusting. This unexpected development is baffling because the Moon lacks the two essential ingredients for rust formation-water ...

The asteroid was discovered in August and is set to become a mini-moon, spinning around Earth in a horseshoe shape for about two months.

Earth is saying goodbye to an asteroid that has been a "mini-moon" of sorts since late September, when it joined the planet's orbit.

March's full " Blood Worm Moon," a phenomenon that makes the moon appear red during a total lunar eclipse, is visible this week for Americans and others in Earth's Western Hemisphere.

Starting next week, the moon, Earth’s closest celestial body, will be joined by a new neighbor: a second moon. From Sept. 29 until Nov. 25, astronomers calculate that 2024 PT5— which is what ...

Later this month, an asteroid called 2024 PT5 will be joining Earth's orbit, becoming a mini-moon. The mini-moon will be in our orbit between September 29 and November 25. Here's how to see it ...

Asteroid 2024 PT5, otherwise known as our "second moon," ends its two-month visit to Earth on Monday.

Earth doesn't really have a second moon—but here's what would happen if we did If you were hoping to see the “mini moon,” you’ve probably been disappointed. But experts say the asteroid ...

Earth just got a second moon, but not for long. Here's why The ‘mini moon’ is actually a small asteroid, the size of a school bus, that is known as 2024 PT5.

Earth, sun, moon: three objects in space whose interactions have a pretty big impact on our lives. Earth orbits the sun once a year, and it rotates on its axis about once a day (depending on your ...

Is Earth getting a second moon and will it be visible? We VERIFY claims about an asteroid temporarily orbiting our planet.