Moon's crater revealed as origin of mysterious near-Earth asteroid
Thursday, 2 May 2024 ()
A recent study has shed light on the origin of the near-Earth asteroid known as Kamo’oalewa, revealing that it likely originated from the Giordano Bruno crater on the moon's far side. This discovery marks the first time astronomers have traced a potentially hazardous asteroid back to a specific lunar crater, offering new perspectives on the dynamics between Earth and its celestial neighbor.
A recent study has shed light on the origin of the near-Earth asteroid known as Kamo’oalewa, revealing that it likely originated from the Giordano Bruno crater on the moon's far side. This discovery marks the first time astronomers have traced a potentially hazardous asteroid back to a specific lunar crater, offering new perspectives on the dynamics between Earth and its celestial neighbor.
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