Earth second moon asteroid
One of Space.com Report According to, Asteroid 2024 PT5 can be seen near the Earth till November 25 this year. This asteroid is part of the Arjun asteroid belt. It is a belt made of space rocks, which is at an average distance of about 150 million kilometers from the Sun in an orbit about the same size as the Earth’s orbit.
Earth second moon asteroid 2024 PT5
Scientists believe that some objects present in the Arjun asteroid belt may come very close to the Earth. The asteroid that is coming now will not completely revolve around the Earth, but will remain close to our planet till November.
Big things about 2024 PT5
The name 2024 PT5 suggests that it was discovered this year. According to scientists, it has come into Earth’s orbit for the first time. It will start revolving around our planet from 29th September. It will stay with the Earth for two months and move away from our planet on November 25.
2024 PT5 was first observed on August 7. Its size is up to 37 feet, equivalent to a large room. According to reports, in the year 2013 also an asteroid came close to the Earth. Although he was blasted into space. Regarding 2024 PT5, it is estimated that it is unlikely to collide with the Earth. It will orbit about 42 lakh kilometers away from our planet.
2024 PT5 will not be visible with the naked eye. A telescope will be required to see this. Because it got pulled due to Earth’s gravity, scientists are also calling this asteroid a caught fly.