In a spectacular cosmic event, Earth is about to get a "second moon" this fall. An asteroid passing through the Earth will be pulled by its gravitational force. This “second moon” will temporarily enter our planet’s orbit on September 29 and remain there for nearly two months.

Earth to get a ‘second moon’ on Sep 29. Here is how to watch it

A tool bag, which was dropped accidentally by astronauts during a space walk at the International Space Station (ISS), is now orbiting around us, and is even visible to the naked eye.

Tool bag from space ends up orbiting around Earth? See where it is

Chandrayaan-2, the second generation moon mission of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) will land on the lunar south polar region on September 7, ISRO said on Sunday.

Chandrayaan-2 to land on lunar south polar region on September 7: ISRO

White House hopes to end funding for the costly program within a few years

US wants to privatise International Space Station: Report

It carried three astronauts returning from the International Space Station after spending six months in Earth's orbit

Capsule carrying space station crew lands safely in Kazakhstan

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Earth to get a ‘second moon’ on Sep 29. Here is how to watch it

Tool bag from space ends up orbiting around Earth? See where it is

Chandrayaan-2 to land on lunar south polar region on September 7: ISRO

US wants to privatise International Space Station: Report

Capsule carrying space station crew lands safely in Kazakhstan