Earth’s Temporary Second Moon 2024 PT5 Bids Farewell as It Exits Orbit
Recently, Earth caught a small asteroid called 2024 PT5, temporarily making it a second moon. The occurrence was confirmed by astronomers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and the Complutense University of Madrid. It offered a glimpse into these elusive “mini-moons” that Earth sometimes holds in its orbit. However, Earth’s new companion is not … Read more
