In the ever-evolving field of astronomy, where telescopes pierce the veil of the cosmos, a subtle yet intriguing discovery has captured the attention of planetary scientists. An asteroid, quietly trailing Earth since the era of the Apollo moon landings, …

In the vast expanse of our solar system, Earth has long been accompanied by its familiar lunar companion, but recent astronomical observations have unveiled a hidden celestial tagalong: a quasi-moon named 2025 PN7. This small asteroid, measuring just about …

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