Earth bids farewell to its temporary ‘mini moon’ that could be a chunk of the Moon
A small asteroid, dubbed Earth’s temporary “mini moon,” has been captivating scientists. This asteroid, 2024 PT5, is not permanently bound to Earth like our Moon but is temporarily following a horseshoe-shaped path around our planet. NASA plans to study 2024 PT5 closely in January using radar to learn more about its composition and trajectory.