If the recent supermoon eclipse wasn't enough to capture your attention, you might be intrigued to learn that Earth is getting a second moon—just like Mars!
According to scientists Carlos de la Fuente Marcos and Raúl de la Fuente Marcos, this new temporary moon is actually an asteroid named PT5. The asteroid is expected to orbit Earth for approximately 53 days, from September 29 until November 25, 2024.
While this may sound unusual, it's not the first time such an event has occurred. Space.com notes that this phenomenon happens several times per decade.
Unfortunately, the asteroid is so small that binoculars and amateur telescopes won't be able to spot it.
If you’re interested in learning more about this second mini-moon of Earth, click here to read the full research.