Earth's Temporary 'Mini Moon' Departs After Revealing Its Lunar Origins
TL;DR
Earth is losing a temporary 'mini moon,' an asteroid named 2024 PT5, which has been orbiting nearby for two months. This 33-foot object, possibly a fragment from the moon, will be pulled away by the sun's gravity but will return for a close pass in January. NASA plans to study it using radar to gain insights into its characteristics. The asteroid, first spotted in August, will not return until 2055 after its upcoming visit.
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