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Scientists find quasi-moon orbiting the Earth for the last 60 years—and it’s not the first one

Everyone who has ever lived on Earth has been well-aware of the moon, but it turns out Earth also has some frequent temporary companions. These “quasi-moons” are small asteroids that enter into a kind of resonance with Earth’s orbit, although they aren’t technically orbiting Earth. In August, this small group of asteroids, called Arjunas, offered another companion to add to the list.

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