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Earth is about to gain a temporary companion in space – a mini-moon known as 2024 PT5. This near-Earth asteroid (NEA) will enter Earth’s orbit on 29 September 2024. However, its stay will be brief. The asteroid will orbit Earth for just under two months before it returns to its solar journey. 2024 PT5 is …
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This month, Earth will welcome a temporary companion: a tiny asteroid named 2024 PT5. Unlike the Moon, which has been with us for about 4 billion years, this “mini-moon” will stay for only two months before returning to the asteroid belt. Scientists specializing in “mini-moon events” have identified this gravitational capture. They noticed the unusual …
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