Earth's newest mini-moon, asteroid 2026 QQ8, is expected to leave orbit by December

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A small asteroid designated 2026 QQ8 was captured by Earth's gravity in April 2026. Astronomers first spotted it in August and confirmed it as a natural object. It is expected to stay in orbit around the planet for roughly eight to nine months before drifting away. At its closest, it will pass about 568,000 kilometers from Earth, and scientists say it poses no risk of collision. It is the latest in a series of temporary mini-moons that visit our planet's vicinity.

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