Earth's 2nd 'moon' has arrived: What you need to know
(KTLA) – A second moon has officially entered Earth's orbit — sort of.
Although it's being called a "mini-moon," the object is actually an asteroid named 2024 PT5. It has been temporarily captured by Earth's gravitational pull.
The tiny asteroid will remain in Earth's orbit from now until Nov. 25, when it will exit and continue its journey through the solar system.
“There’s no way for small telescopes to see this mini-moon. It’s far too small — about the size of a bus," Dr.
Заголовки