SpaceUpdated November 9

Earth's temporary moon should leave by year-end.

Earth's gravity has captured a small celestial object, two meters across, turning it into a temporary moon. It is expected to stay alongside Earth until the end of the year, then break free of our planet's pull and continue its journey around the Sun. For now, Earth has a tiny companion—but not one that's settling in for good.

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