The mini-moon, an asteroid called 2024 PT5, was spotted by the Asteroid Terrestrial-Impact Last Alert System (ATLAS) on Aug.

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The Earth is getting a second 'mini-moon' later this month, but it'll only last from Sept. 29 to Nov. 25, researchers say.

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2024 PT5 will be a temporary visitor, arriving in September and flying off again in November.

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Carrying four private citizens, the mission tested a number of new SpaceX suits, with Jared Isaacman taking part in a 15-minute spacewalk.

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