The harmless space rock known as 2024 PT5 will peel away from Earth due to the sun's stronger gravitational pull, but it will return in January for NASA's observation.
Astrophysicist Raul de la Fuente Marcos noted that 2024 PT5, first spotted in August, will not return to Earth until 2055, making tracking essential for understanding its behavior.
Despite being classified as a mini moon during its two-month journey, NASA stresses that 2024 PT5 was never captured by Earth's gravity and is not in full orbit.
NASA plans to employ the Goldstone solar system radar antenna in California to track 2024 PT5, enhancing scientists' understanding of this unique asteroid during its January visit.
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