Earth Temporarily Captures Mini-Moon 2024 PT5

The asteroid, part of the Arjuna group, will orbit Earth for 57 days before returning to its solar path.

2024 PT5, a 10-meter-wide asteroid, was discovered on August 7, 2024, by NASA's ATLAS system.
This mini-moon will remain in Earth's orbit from September 29 to November 25, 2024.
Due to its small size and dimness, 2024 PT5 will not be visible to the naked eye or amateur telescopes.
The asteroid originates from the Arjuna group, known for their Earth-like orbits and low velocities.
Scientists highlight potential future applications of mini-moons for asteroid mining and space exploration.