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Did Earth get a new moon? Neil deGrasse Tyson breaks down Earth’s new “mini-moon," aka near-Earth object 2024 PT5. He begs the question: what is a moon?

Timestamps:
00:00 - What’s Up With The Mini Moon?
00:58 - 2024 PT5 & Naming Asteroids
03:19 - Why It’s Not a Moon
04:29 - Is It Noteworthy?
06:07 - The Definition of a Moon

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