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Earth to Have 57-Day 'Second Mini Moon' From Sept. 29

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The Facts

  • 2024 PT5, a 33-ft long asteroid discovered in August, is reportedly set to make a “horseshoe path” around Earth, turning into its second moon from Sept. 29 to Nov. 25.

  • Temporarily captured by Earth's gravity, 2024 PT5 reportedly belongs to the Arjuna asteroid belt and won't be visible to most stargazers given its small size.

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