Earth will get a 'mini-moon' this month, but it's only visiting

An asteroid will pass so close to Earth on Sept. 29 that it will temporarily be captured by gravity and be our planetary companion for nearly two months.

Earth will get a 'mini-moon' this month, but it's only visiting
A rocky body is seen approaching Earth from space.

An asteroid will pass so close to Earth on Sept. 29 that it will temporarily be captured by gravity and be our planetary companion for nearly two months.