Earth, Space
For a short time, Earth is going to experience a cosmic event that sounds straight out of science fiction: it will gain a second moon. But don’t expect this temporary celestial visitor, named 2024 PT5, to light up the night sky like the familiar moon. Beginning on September 29, 2024, and lasting until November 25, 2024, Earth’s temporary second moon will quietly orbit in the shadows, only visible to the most powerful telescopes. While this may seem like a rare and extraordinary occurrence, it is, in fact, a natural result of gravitational dynamics.
