Earth's Temporary 'Mini Moon' Departs, Revealing Possible Lunar Origins

Earth is saying goodbye to a temporary 'mini moon,' an asteroid named 2024 PT5, which has been orbiting nearby for two months. This 33-foot object, possibly a fragment from the moon, will be pulled away by the sun's gravity but is expected to return for a brief visit in January. NASA plans to study it using radar to gain more insights. The asteroid, which follows a horseshoe-shaped path, will not return until 2055 after its upcoming visit.