Earth to Temporarily Capture a 'Mini-Moon' This Weekend

The asteroid 2024 PT5 will become Earth's second, albeit brief, satellite from September 29 to November 25.

NASA scientists have confirmed that the asteroid 2024 PT5 will enter Earth's gravitational orbit on September 29, 2024.
This 'mini-moon' is part of the Arjuna asteroid family, known for orbits similar to Earth's around the sun.
The asteroid, just 37 feet wide, will not be visible to the naked eye or typical amateur telescopes.
2024 PT5 will remain in Earth's orbit until November 25, 2024, before resuming its heliocentric path.
Mini-moons like 2024 PT5 are relatively common, with several such events occurring each decade.