Starting September 29, 2024, a mini-moon known as 2024 PT5, similar to an asteroid, will enter orbit around Earth, remaining until November 25.
Researchers suggest that mini-moons like 2024 PT5 can originate from asteroid impacts, possibly even being debris from the Moon itself, illustrating a fascinating dynamic.
NASA maintains extensive tracking of Near-Earth Objects, including over 28,000 asteroids, to better understand their movements and potential interactions with Earth.
Mini-moons can be divided into types: temporary captured orbiters and temporary captured flybys, with 2024 PT5 classified as a temporary captured flyby.
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