A Celestial Surprise: Mini-Moon to Orbit Earth for Nearly Two Months
Researchers have announced that a 10-meter-long “mini-moon” is set to enter Earth’s orbit for approximately two months, beginning September 29. The mini-moon, designated as asteroid “2024 PT5,” will remain in our vicinity until November 25. Mini-moons are defined as astronomical bodies that are temporarily captured by a planet’s gravitational field. Unlike traditional moons that have […]
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