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Earth temporarily captured the mini-moon 2026 QQ8, which is expected to move away in January 2027.
OriginalEarth has another new mini-moon! The little space rock 2026 QQ8 began orbiting Earth in April and will stay through 2026.
OriginalEarth has captured a new mini-moon, 2026 QQ8, a temporary asteroid companion expected to remain in orbit until December 2026.
OriginalFirst mistaken for space junk, 2026 QQ8 has turned out to be a temporary companion to Earth.
OriginalA new mini-moon has been orbiting Earth since April this year. Asteroid 2026 QQ8 was caught in Earth's gravity and became a temporary satellite. It has been confirmed to be of natural origin. The latest mini-moon has a loopy orbit and it is also quite tiny.
OriginalMeet QQ8. It's staying for Christmas!
OriginalMeet QQ8. It's staying for Christmas!
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