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New Study Reveals Minimoons Orbiting Earth, Including 2024 PT5

5/6/2025

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A groundbreaking study uncovers a hidden population of minimoons orbiting Earth, including the intriguing 2024 PT5, believed to be a fragment of the Moon. This revelation hints at the Moon's dynamic role in producing debris, offering a unique opportunity to deepen our understanding of its geological history and the forces shaping our celestial neighbor.

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A groundbreaking study uncovers a hidden population of minimoons orbiting Earth, including the intriguing 2024 PT5, believed to be a fragment of the Moon. This revelation hints at the Moon's dynamic role in producing debris, offering a unique opportunity to deepen our understanding of its geological history and the forces shaping our celestial neighbor.