Earth has a new moon! well, for about 8 weeks anyway. Asteroid 2024 PT5 has been captured by Earth’s gravity and will be in orbit until late November 2024. This is really unusual and there have only been a few confirmed mini moons in the past. Our new temporary neighbour is only about 11 metres across and won’t be visible to anyone who doesn’t have a professional large-scale telescope, but we’ll know it’s there! and although it will only stay for about 2 months, 2024 PT5 will be back again in 2055. Follow Cosmic Coffee Time on X for some special content      <a href='http://twitter.com/CosmicCoffTime'>X.com/CosmicCoffTime</a> You can request a topic for the show! Or even just say hi!We&apos;d love to hear from you. Email us!<a href='mailto:cosmiccoffeetime@gmail.com'>cosmiccoffeetime@gmail.com</a>

Cosmic Coffee Time with Andrew Prestage

#71 Earth has a new moon! For about the next 8 weeks... Asteroid 2024 PT5 will be captured by Earth's gravity before returning to its normal solar orbit.