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Earth's Newly Discovered Quasi-Moon

Earth has a 'quasi-moon' asteroid, PN7, discovered in August 2025. It orbits the sun alongside us for decades.

Scientists recently identified PN7, a 'quasi-moon' asteroid that has been orbiting the sun alongside Earth for 60 years. It is expected to remain in this co-orbital path for another six decades, offering a unique celestial companion.

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• rd.com

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