did you know Earth has a secret space buddy tagging along for the ride? Astronomers just spotted 2025 PN7, a tiny ‘quasi-moon’ about 60 feet wide, drifting alongside us. It’s not orbiting Earth like our real Moon, but it syncs with our path around the Sun in a funky, looping dance. It’s been with us for decades and might stick around until 2083!
This cosmic companion was recently discovered by sharp-eyed scientists tracking near-Earth objects.
“Finding 2025 PN7 is exciting because it gives us a rare chance to study a quasi-moon up close,” said a researcher involved in the discovery.
Space enthusiasts online are buzzing, with one Twitter user calling it ‘Earth’s shy little sidekick’—and we’re obsessed with that vibe!
Imagine what this could mean—could quasi-moons like this one hold clues about our solar system’s past or even future space missions? It’s a wild thought to chew on.
Sources: times of india
