Asteroid to circle Earth for the next 57 days: Prof Lerothodi Leeuw

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So we have a new cosmic visitor , in the form of a mini-moon, for the next 57 days' Earth captured asteroid 2024 PT5 on September 29th and will hold on to it until November. This tiny celestial body highlights the dynamic nature of our solar system and offers a unique opportunity for scientific study. Joining for a discussion on this celestial body is Prof lerothodi leeuw he is Professor of Physics and Astronomy at the University of the Western Cape. For more news, visit sabcnews.com and #SABCNews on all Social Media platforms.