The Economic Times

Scientists found a small asteroid visitor near Earth, and it may be a chunk of the Moon

A small space rock, 2024 PT5, is fascinating scientists with its Earth-like orbit. Researchers now suggest it might be a piece of the Moon. This lunar fragment could have been blasted into space by a powerful impact. Studying it offers a glimpse into Earth-Moon history. Planetary defense systems successfully identified this object without posing any danger.