Earth to Gain Temporary 'Mini-Moon' for Two Months

Asteroid 2024 PT5 will be captured by Earth's gravity from September 29 to November 25, 2024, before continuing its journey around the sun.

Asteroid 2024 PT5, discovered on August 7, 2024, will temporarily orbit Earth in a horseshoe-shaped path.
The asteroid, measuring about 33 feet in diameter, will not be visible to the naked eye or most amateur telescopes.
2024 PT5 belongs to the Arjuna asteroid belt and will be pulled into Earth's orbit due to its slow speed and close approach.
The mini-moon event is categorized as a 'temporarily captured flyby,' meaning it will not complete a full orbit around Earth.
After departing Earth's orbit on November 25, 2024, 2024 PT5 will return for a close flyby on January 9, 2025, and again in 2055.