scientists explained what's going on – UNIAN
An asteroid, which may be a fragment of the Moon, is moving away and will soon leave Earth's orbit.
Earth's “mini-moon” – the asteroid that has been accompanying our planet for the past two months – could be part of our real Moon. Scientists believe that 2024 PT5 is likely a boulder that broke off from the Moon after an asteroid impact created a crater at the site.
The harmless space object will separate on November 25, 2024, overcoming the stronger pull of solar gravity, being at a distance of 3.5 million kilometers from Earth, writes the Associated Press. However, it is reported that it will fly closer in January next year – it will pass at a distance of 1.8 million kilometers from Earth, maintaining a safe distance before moving into the solar system along…
