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The second moon will disappear from Earth’s orbit. PHOTO/DAILY
As reported by The Sun, the moon is an asteroid called 2024 PTS. The 10-meter-wide space body appeared in Earth’s orbit on September 29.
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) said that the presence of the second moon is not a threat to the Earth.
The reason is that its size is much smaller than the moon itself, which is 3,474 kilometers wide.
“This small moon is very interesting because of its size. “These materials are very faint and we can only see them through visible light,” said Barbara Castanheira Endl, Professor of Physics at Baylor University in Texas.
According to him, it is possible that an asteroid the size of a washing machine will someday orbit the Earth and we are not aware of it.
As is known, according to research published this week, a bus-sized asteroid orbits the Earth after being pulled by the planet’s gravity.
The length of the asteroid is 10 meters compared to the actual diameter of the moon of 3,474 kilometers.
It is expected to orbit the Earth for almost two months from September 29 to November 25 next year.
“The object that will be visited (Earth) is the asteroid Arjuna, which is a space rock,” said University of Madrid professor Carlos de la Fuente Marcos as lead author of the study, as reported by the Guardian.
He explained that the asteroid is relatively close to Earth at a distance of about 4.5 million kilometers.
According to the research team, the phenomenon of the small moon occurred in 1981 and 2022.
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2024-11-20 23:28:00
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How does the discovery of the second mini-moon help us understand the processes of celestial object capture and orbit stability in our solar system?
1. As a website editor for world-today-news.com, I’d like to discuss the recent discovery of a second mini-moon orbiting Earth with our guests. Can you tell us more about the significance of this finding and how it has impacted our understanding of our solar system?
[Guest 1] A: The discovery of this second mini-moon is truly fascinating as it provides insight into the dynamic nature of our solar system. It shows that even though we’ve been studying astronomy for centuries, there are still surprises waiting to be discovered. It also raises questions about how many other similar objects might be out there that we haven’t detected yet.
[Guest 2] B: Absolutely! The fact that this asteroid, 2024 PTS, was able to be captured by Earth’s gravity and begin orbiting us is quite remarkable. It shed light on the possibility of other smaller objects like it existing in similar orbits around other planets in our solar system. It’s an exciting time for space exploration as we continue to learn more about these mysterious celestial bodies.
2. One of the main points raised in the article is that the second moon poses no threat to Earth due to its smaller size. However, it brings up an interesting question – how often do we overlook smaller celestial bodies that could potentially cause harm? Can you elaborate on this point?
[Guest 1] A: Indeed, it’s a concerning thought that an asteroid the size of a washing machine could potentially go undetected given its potentially destructive capabilities. The brightness of celestial objects plays a significant role in their detection, so smaller objects like this one may go unnoticed if they’re not reflecting enough light. We need better detection technologies and methodologies to ensure we’re aware of any potential risks out there.
[Guest 2] B: Absolutely, we need to continue developing sophisticated tools for detection and tracking of potentially hazardous objects in our cosmic neighborhood. It’s essential that we have a comprehensive database of all celestial bodies near Earth, including those that could pose a risk and those that are simply interesting scientific phenomena. This will help us better understand the risks and plan for any potential mitigation strategies
