'Quasi-Moon': Earth’s new cosmic companion discovered by astronomers
Astronomers have identified a tiny quasi-moon, 2025 PN7, orbiting near Earth for about 60 years. This 62-foot-wide near-Earth asteroid follows a solar orbit synchronized with Earth. Discovered in 2025 by Pan-STARRS, its archival observations trace back to 2014. Its study provides insights into near-Earth objects, orbital dynamics, and potential space missions.
Astronomers have identified a tiny quasi-moon, 2025 PN7, orbiting near Earth for about 60 years. This 62-foot-wide near-Earth asteroid follows a solar orbit synchronized with Earth. Discovered in 2025 by Pan-STARRS, its archival observations trace back to 2014. Its study provides insights into near-Earth objects, orbital dynamics, and potential space missions.
