Asteroid 2024 PT5: Earth to Capture a New Mini-Moon for 2 Months
Earth is set to temporarily capture a small asteroid, Asteroid 2024 PT5, a rare phenomenon referred to as a mini-moon. The asteroid is expected to orbit Earth for approximately two months before departing back into space. This fleeting visitor, measuring around 10 meters in diameter, will circle our planet from September 29, 2024, until November 25, 2024.
