Summary
- Earth has a new temporary mini moon, 2024 PT5, which will orbit for the next two months.
- Five temporary mini moons have been recognized so far, with varying sizes and durations near Earth.
- The origin of 2024 PT5 is likely from the Arjunas asteroid belt, possibly having a lunar origin.
- Monitoring NEO trajectories is crucial for predicting possible impacts, with projects like ATLAS working towards this goal.