Did Earth’s fleeting mini-moon break off from the actual moon?
PT5, initially believed to be a tiny asteroid, likely originated from the Moon. Discovered in 2024, PT5's reflectance and composition closely match lunar samples. This suggests it might be lunar ejecta, making it only the second known asteroid to come from the Moon.
PT5, initially believed to be a tiny asteroid, likely originated from the Moon. Discovered in 2024, PT5's reflectance and composition closely match lunar samples. This suggests it might be lunar ejecta, making it only the second known asteroid to come from the Moon.
