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Earth Has Captured A Tiny Second Moon, But It Won't Stay Long

Earth has picked up a temporary mini-moon, a space rock about two metres wide called 2026 QQ8, which got caught in our planet's gravity back in April. First spotted by Hungarian astronomer Krisztián Sárneczky, it is now on a looping path around us and should break free in 2027. Experts say it poses no danger and would burn up if it ever headed our way.

By BriefTea Editorial · 11 November 2026 at 6:10

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