Earth's Small Moon: The Path of Asteroid 2024 PT5.
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A small asteroid has been near Earth for a while but will soon move away. The asteroid is not dangerous and will go back to orbiting the sun.
Scientists call this asteroid a 'mini moon' because it stayed near Earth for a bit. However, it was never really orbiting Earth like our real moon.
The asteroid is too small to see without a strong telescope. In January, it will come a bit closer to Earth, giving scientists a good chance to study it.
NASA will use a special radar to look at the asteroid and learn more about it. They think the asteroid might be a piece of rock that broke off from the moon a long time ago.
The asteroid will come back near Earth again in the year 2055. Until then, it will be traveling around the sun, just like Earth does.
Questions
What is the asteroid called?
Scientists call this asteroid a 'mini moon'.
Will the asteroid come back near Earth?
Yes, the asteroid will come back near Earth again in the year 2055.
How will NASA study the asteroid?
NASA will use a special radar to look at the asteroid and learn more about it.
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