Mini-Moon Arrival: In 2024, Earth is expected to temporarily capture a small asteroid, becoming a "second moon."
Temporary Stay: This mini-moon won't be permanent and will likely orbit Earth for just a few months.
Size Matters: Unlike our current moon, the second moon will be much smaller, likely just a few meters in diameter.
Previous Encounters: Earth has captured mini-moons before, such as 2006 RH120 in 2006–2007.
Scientific Interest: Astronomers are excited, as studying the mini-moon offers a chance to understand asteroid dynamics.
Origin Mystery: These small celestial bodies are often near-Earth objects, but their exact origin is often unknown.
Natural Capture: Earth's gravitational pull occasionally captures asteroids passing by, creating these temporary moons.
No Impact Risk: The mini-moon poses no threat to Earth, as it's too small to cause any damage.