Astronomers have long been fascinated by the idea that Earth could harbor small, temporary satellites, known as minimoons, that briefly orbit the planet before escaping back into space. A recent article by Space.com reveals that there could be at least 6.5 minimoons orbiting Earth at any given time. These objects, often pieces of the Moon itself, represent a fascinating glimpse …
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