Earth’s “mini moon” is preparing to leave soon: Here’s when and how to see it

Asteroid 2024 PT5, a temporary "mini moon," will soon leave Earth after orbiting the planet for two months. Discovered by NASA’s ATLAS system, the asteroid is thought to have originated from the Moon. Scientists have found evidence linking it to lunar material, offering insights into the Moon's past. While posing no danger, the mini moon will be visible to observers before it departs on November 25, 2024, marking a rare opportunity that won’t occur again until 2055.