Earth’s Temporary Second Moon: Asteroid 2024 PT5’s Two-Month Orbit Explained

Earth’s Temporary Second Moon: Asteroid 2024 PT5’s Two-Month Orbit Explained

An asteroid, about the size of a city bus, will soon become a “mini-moon” as it will get caught in Earth’s gravitational pull. Named 2024 PT5, this asteroid is expected to enter Earth’s orbit on September 29, 2024, and will stay until November 25. While the term “mini-moon” may sound…