Guest moon to join earth orbit tomorrow

A fascinating celestial event is set to occur on September 29, 2024. A guest moon will join Earth’s orbit for about two months.
This mini-moon is actually an asteroid, named 2024 PT5, which will temporarily orbit our planet. However, unlike our Moon, which is easily visible, spotting this mini-moon requires a special telescope.
According to scientists asteroid is about the size of a school bus, measuring approximately 11 meters. Some people might think that its presence near Earth is alarming. But according to a solid scientific research this mini moon will pose no threat.
Experts say that the asteroid will orbit Earth at a distance even farther than the Moon, which is about 400,000 kilometers away. After its brief stay, the mini-moon will continue on its journey through space.
Astronomers, however, believe that mini-moons about one meter or smaller are often attracted to Earth, but they are difficult to detect due to their size.
Scientists claim that such celestial object may reappear in Earth’s vicinity in 2055.
Previous studies disclose that such mini-moons have also occurred in past. A mini moon 2006 RH120 orbited Earth from 2006 to 2007, and the 2020 CD3 was discovered in 2020 before escaping Earth’s gravity.
This event is a valuable opportunity for scientists to study Near-Earth Objects (NEOs) and gain insights into their trajectories and behavior.
The study of these objects is important for future space exploration and planetary defense. Understanding NEOs helps scientists prepare for the possibility of mitigating potential threats and exploring their resources.