Here’s what to know about our new, temporary celestial neighbor. Earth has a large gravitational pull. So it’s not uncommon for objects flying through space to be attracted to it or get caught up in an orbit — at which point they earn status as miniature moons. The same happens with objects purposefully placed in space, such as satellites.

What you may not expect, however, is two moons lighting up the sky. But according to scientists, for a short period of time, we'll be getting a new "mini-moon." RELATED: 8 Amazing Things You Can See in the Night Sky Without a Telescope.