Near-Earth Asteroid Might be a Lost Fragment of the Moon

The Astronomy, Technology, and Space Science News Podcast.<br />SpaceTime Series 24 Episode 136<br />*Near-Earth asteroid might be a lost fragment of the Moon<br />A new study claims a near Earth asteroid might be a fragment of the Moon. The one hundred and fifty metre wide space rock called Kamo`oalewa is a quasi-satellite orbiting around the Sun with the Earth -- often getting to within 15 Million kilometres of Earth.<br />*The fastest spinning white dwarf ever seen<br />Astronomers have discovered the fastest spinning white dwarf star ever seen.<br />*The longest partial lunar eclipse since 1440<br />Skywatchers over much of the world have enjoyed the longest partial lunar eclipse in nearly 600 years with the Moon bathed in brilliant scarlet.<br />*NASA’s DART mission blasts off on a journey to slam into an asteroid<br />NASA has successfully launched a mission which could eventually save planet Earth from an asteroid impact.<br />*The Science Report<br />Growing fears globally following the discovery of the new Omicron strain of COVID-19.<br />How well different measures work to limit COVID-19’s spread.<br />What caused the world’s worst mass extinction event?<br />The Bureau of Meteorology says we have entered a La Nina weather pattern.<br />Skeptic's guide to the world’s most haunted places.<br />To become a SpaceTime supporter and unlock commercial free editions of the show, gain early access and bonus content, please visit <a href="https://bitesz.supercast.com/" rel="noopener">https://bitesz.supercast.com/</a> . <br />Premium version now available via Spotify and Apple Podcasts.<br />To listen to SpaceTime on your favorite App automatically: <a href="https://link.chtbl.com/spacetime" rel="noopener">https://link.chtbl.com/spacetime</a> <br /><a href="https://bitesz.com" rel="noopener">https://bitesz.com</a> <br />For more SpaceTime and show links: <a href="https://linktr.ee/biteszHQ" rel="noopener">https://linktr.ee/biteszHQ</a> <br />If you love this podcast, please get someone else to listen too. Thank y