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Earth Gains Temporary Mini-Moon: 2026 QQ8
- Earth has a temporary mini-moon named 2026 QQ8.
- Discovered on August 20, 2026, by Krisztián Sárneczky, it was initially mistaken for space debris.
- Reported by the Minor Planet Center on October 29, 2026, it has a loopy orbit around Earth.
- 2026 QQ8 is a small asteroid that has been temporarily captured by Earth's gravity.
- Its orbit and size make it a unique temporary celestial companion to Earth.