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Asteroid Near Earth May Be a Fragment from the Moon, Scientists Reveal
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- Asteroid 2024 PT5 might come from the Moon, detected near Earth last year.
- 2024 PT5's orbit is unusual and matches lunar rocks in composition.
- The asteroid is about 33 feet wide and not space debris, says NASA.
- Silicate-rich makeup aligns with material from Moon fragments.
- Reflected sunlight indicates 2024 PT5's lunar origin.
- Discovery doubles the known lunar-origin asteroids, offering insights.
- Advanced telescopes could soon find more Moon-origin fragments.
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