Scientists predict that the asteroid 'mini moon' will re-enter Earth's orbit again in 2055. This is due to its orbit being similar to that of our planet. Calculations show that the asteroid will return to circle Earth in 2055. This is not an unprecedented event as two mini moon events were recorded previously, one in 1981 and 2022.

Tiny asteroid will be pulled in by gravity between Sep. 29 and Nov. 25, however will not be discernible via basic telescopes; celestial object expected to return only in 2055 The post Asteroid set to temporarily become Earth’s ‘second moon’ appeared first on The Times of Israel.

The earth is getting a second "mini-moon" later this month, researchers confirmed; Asteroid 2024 PT5 will stick around from Sept. 29 to Nov. 25, 2024, but it won't be visible to t