Our solar system is filled with moons both big and small. The ice giants, Uranus and Neptune, have 28 and 16 moons, respectively. Jupiter and Saturn have hundreds of moons between them and even Pluto, ...

Astronomers have re-discovered a temporary moon that has joined Earth’s orbit. The mini-moon/asteroid is named 2025 PN7. It’s about 62 feet in diameter and will eventually return to its other orbital ...

A small asteroid, quietly trailing Earth’s orbit for more than six decades, has finally been confirmed by astronomers. Named 2025 PN7, this so-called object doesn’t orbit Earth directly but follows a ...

Earth isn’t as alone in space as we once thought. NASA has confirmed that a small asteroid known as 2025 PN7 has been traveling alongside our planet for decades, earning it the title of a "quasi-moon, ...

Is a “temporary second moon” really going to orbit the Earth? That’s the claim made in a number of viral social media posts that feature spectacular AI-generated visuals. Spoiler: contrary to these ...

Earth has gained an unusual companion in space, but it’s not a second moon in the traditional sense. The small asteroid 2025 PN7, officially recognised by NASA as a quasi-moon, has been attracting ...

Astronomers have spotted a quasi-moon near Earth — and the small space rock has likely been hanging out near our planet unseen by telescopes for about 60 years, according to new research.Related video ...