Earth is about to capture a new mini-moon for 56 days. This mini-moon is asteroid 2024 PT5, a space rock measuring 10 meters (33 feet) in diameter. It likely originated in the Arjuna asteroid belt. It's much smaller than the large asteroids that usually make the news. However, its small size makes it more susceptible to being temporarily captured by Earth's gravity—giving it the chance to become a mini-moon.
REFERENCES:
Eyes on Asteroid (NASA) – https://sou42.co/4deoaiZ
Earth will get another moon this month — but not for long! – Space.com – https://sou42.co/3B55d4L
Earth is about to get a mini-moon (temporarily). What to know about asteroid 2024 PT5 – USA Today – https://sou42.co/3XPw8KJ
A New Mini-Moon Is Being Captured by Planet Earth – New York Times – https://sou42.co/47BQMRP
RESOURCES
? Night Sky Emulators – Sky Guide: https://apple.co/3Igtwx9
? Footage: Pond5, StoryBlocks, EnvatoElements, Miguel Claro, NASA/ESA
✍? Asteroid Trajectory Image: USA Today
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