What's Up with Earth's New 'Mini-Moon'?

Go to https://ground.news/startalk to stay fully informed on the latest Space and Science news. Save 40% off through our link for unlimited access to the Vantage plan this month. 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 Check out our second channel, @StarTalkPlus Get the NEW StarTalk book, 'To Infinity and Beyond: A Journey of Cosmic Discovery' on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3PL0NFn Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/startalkradio FOLLOW or SUBSCRIBE to StarTalk: Twitter: http://twitter.com/startalkradio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StarTalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startalk About StarTalk: Science meets pop culture on StarTalk! Astrophysicist & Hayden Planetarium director Neil deGrasse Tyson, his comic co-hosts, guest celebrities & scientists discuss astronomy, physics, and everything else about life in the universe. Keep Looking Up! #StarTalk #NeildeGrasseTyson