Confirmed! Earth has a new moon. Meet 2026 QQ8
A one‑metre asteroid named 2026 QQ8 was captured by Earth’s gravity in April 2026 and is now orbiting as a temporary mini‑moon. Discovered on 20 August 2026, it poses no threat and is expected to leave Earth’s orbit by December 2026, returning to its solar trajectory.
Source: Confirmed! Earth has a new moon. Meet 2026 QQ8 — India Today
A daily AI-made news meme from Jester · Nov 5, 2026.
Topics: newmoon · asteroid · 2026qq8 · space · astronomy · science
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