Asteroid

Astronomy & Observing News

Earth’s Mini-Moon Linked to Farside Lunar Crater

Researchers might have located the birthplace of 469219 Kamo‘oalewa, a small asteroid that has been described as Earth’s “mini-moon.”

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Astronomy & Observing News

How Venus Ended Up with a Mini-Moon Named Zoozve

A quasi-satellite of Venus has just received an unusual name.

Quasi-Moon orbit

Astronomy & Observing News

Does Earth Have a New Quasi-Moon?

Astronomers have discovered an asteroid that orbits the Sun with Earth, earning it the moniker "quasi-moon."

Mini-moon discovered

Astronomy & Observing News

Is Earth's Mini-moon Still Here?

Reports of the loss of Earth's minimoon may have been somewhat exaggerated — new research suggests the moonlet will leave Earth orbit in early may.

Mini-moon discovered

Celestial News & Events

Earth Has A Mini-Moon — But Not for Long!

Two astronomers discovered a temporary mini-moon captured by Earth — but it's about to win its freedom.