At the end of September, Earth gained a temporary "mini moon," a tiny asteroid from the Arjuna asteroid belt orbiting the Sun. However, a team of researchers—including the two astronomers who first discovered the mini moon—believe the space rock may have a lunar origin,

For a brief moment, Earth has been graced by a second moon—asteroid 2024 PT5—a celestial visitor that won’t be staying long. Though temporary, this “mini-moon” has offered astronomers valuable insights into its origins,

The latest Google Doodle game is surprisingly fun, while also being educational about one of the coolest things in nature: The night sky.

"Tomorrow marks the Final Quarter of November's lunar cycle, or 'Half Moon,'" the screen reads. "The Half Moon is the turning point in the lunar cycle, shifting the balance between light and dark like moves in a celestial game."