Earth has a temporary second moon! A mini-moon named '2024 PT5' is orbiting our planet for the next two months before vanishing until 2055. Learn how to catch a glimpse of this rare celestial visitor before it's gone!
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00:00Did you know that Earth has a second moon right now?
00:03Yes, you heard that right.
00:05A tiny asteroid called 2024 PT5 just began its orbit around Earth on September 29th.
00:13For the next two months, we'll have a mini-moon joining our regular moon in the sky.
00:18This is a rare chance to witness something truly incredible.
00:21But don't get too excited just yet.
00:24At just 11 meters wide, it's way too small for binoculars or your typical stargazing gear.
00:30Only professional-grade telescopes with at least a 30-inch diameter can spot this little visitor.
00:362024 PT5 is part of the Arjuna asteroid belt and will head back toward the Sun after November 25th.
00:43You'll need a high-powered telescope or know someone who has one to see Earth's second moon.