Mini-Moon Set to Leave After Orbiting Earth for Nearly 2 Months
The celestial journey of asteroid 2024 PT5, which briefly orbited Earth as a “mini-moon,” is coming to an end. Discovered in August 2024, this 33-foot (10-meter) space rock has fascinated astronomers by showcasing a rare phenomenon where an object becomes temporarily gravitationally bound to our planet. While not officially classified as a moon, its behavior … Read more