Earth to get a new moon? Meet 2024 PT5, our temporary mini-moon for 53 days!
Earth is set to temporarily capture a new mini-moon, a small asteroid named 2024 PT5, from September 29 to November 25. Discovered by the Asteroid Terrestrial-Impact Last Alert System, this 10-meter-wide asteroid will orbit Earth for 53 days before resuming its journey through the solar system.