Thursday, October 3, 2024

Is Earth’s New Minimoon 2024 Visible to Naked Eye? Here's What You Need to Know

On Sunday, 29th September, Earth captured a new "minimoon" known as 2024 PT5. The bus-sized asteroid, measuring 33 feet wide, is temporarily orbiting Earth for 57 days. Although it's a fascinating addition, the minimoon is too small to be seen with the naked eye or typical amateur telescopes. Researchers believe the asteroid originated from the Arjuna asteroid belt an...

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What Happened to the Apollo Flags Left on the Moon?

The flags planted by Apollo astronauts on the moon are likely in poor condition due to harsh lunar conditions. Exposure to intense sunlight ...