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  • Second moon for the Earth

    Second moon for the Earth

    This month, Earth is predicted to undergo a temporary gravitational capture of a second natural satellite, an asteroid designated 2024 PT5. Unlike Earth’s primary natural satellite, which has maintained a stable orbit for approximately 4 billion years, this newly captured object will remain in orbit for a brief period of about two months (Sept. 29…