Washington. Scientists have found a new discovery in the unknown world of space. On August 7, 2024, scientists have discovered a temporary mini-moon revolving around the Earth, which has been named Asteroid 2024 PT5. Its size is about 10 meters (33 feet) and it will be trapped in the Earth’s gravitational field from September 29 to November 25, 2024. Although it will not orbit the Earth completely, this period is of special importance to scientists. This asteroid will prove to be important for understanding the motion of objects approaching the Earth and the effects of their gravity. Despite its small size and limited period, 2024 PT5 has attracted the attention of astronomers and scientists. This discovery is not only considered important in the field of astronomy, but it will also provide more mysterious information about space.
The 2024 PT5 asteroid is part of a group of celestial bodies near Earth that move in space in a horseshoe shape. Such objects get trapped in Earth’s gravity, but their orbital path is not complete. According to scientists, this mini-moon will revolve around the Earth, but after November 25, it will come out of Earth’s gravity and start orbiting the Sun again. Although there have been temporary mini-moons on Earth before, 2024 PT5 is special because it will provide more important information related to Earth’s gravity. Its small size and being near Earth for a limited time makes it special. Scientists believe that this event will provide an opportunity to understand the effects of Earth’s gravity more deeply.