A small space rock discovered in 2023 has sparked excitement among scientists who suggest it’s likely a piece of our Moon. The asteroid, named 2024 PT5, measures 33 feet across and follows an unusual path near Earth without actually orbiting our planet. “We had a general idea that this asteroid may have come from the Moon, but the smoking gun was when we found out that it was rich in silicate minerals,” explains Teddy Kareta, an astronomer at Lowell Observatory who led the research. These minerals match those found in lunar rock samples rather than typical asteroids. The discovery came … Continue reading Asteroid 2024 PT5: Rare Lunar Fragment Near Earth