Earth’s New Temporary Mini-Moon 2026 QQ8: A Tiny Rock With a Kidney-Shaped Orbit
Earth’s gravity has quietly snagged a tiny space rock, designated 2026 QQ8, which is now orbiting our planet as a temporary mini-moon. The object, roughly one meter across, was first spotted by Hungarian astronomer Krisztián Sárneczky on August 20, 2026, but orbital calculations indicate it actually slipped into Earth’s gravitational grip back in April. It … Read more