Earth has recently captured a temporary "second moon," identified as the tiny asteroid 2024 PT5. This event occurred on September 29, 2024, when the asteroid, which typically orbits the sun as part of the Arjuna asteroid belt, was drawn into Earth's gravitational influence. Unlike the Moon, which has been a stable companion for approximately 4 billion years, this mini-moon will only be a transient visitor, expected to remain in orbit until November 25, 2024. NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory provided data indicating that the capture of 2024 PT5 would begin at 15:54 EDT and conclude at 11:43 EDT on the specified date. The asteroid is part of a group of near-Earth objects that follow orbits similar to Earth's, maintaining an average distance from the sun of about 93 million miles. While the idea of a second moon is intriguing, such gravitational captures are not uncommon; scientists have documented similar events in the past. Asteroid 2024 PT5 is significantly smaller than the Moon, measuring only about 37 feet in diameter compared to the Moon's 2,159 miles. This size difference means that while the Moon is a prominent feature in the night sky, 2024 PT5 will be too small and dim for most amateur astronomers to observe. Professional astronomers, however, may be able to capture images of the asteroid using larger telescopes equipped with advanced detectors. The phenomenon of temporary captures like that of 2024 PT5 is categorized into short captures, which last about a week and occur several times per decade, and rarer long captures. After its brief stay, 2024 PT5 will return to its orbit around the sun, continuing its journey as part of the Arjuna asteroid belt. This event highlights the dynamic nature of our solar system and the interactions between celestial bodies.