Earth has a new mini-moon: a 1-metre space rock named 2026 QQ8 was pulled into orbit around our planet in
A 1–2‑metre asteroid designated 2026 QQ8 entered Earth’s gravity in late April 2026, was first observed in August, and was confirmed as a natural mini‑moon on 29 October. It will remain bound to Earth until about December 2026, passing no closer than roughly 568,000 km and posing no impact threat.
Source: Earth has a new mini-moon: a 1-metre space rock named 2026 QQ8 was pulled into orbit around our planet in — The Times of India
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