When I hear of a newly-discovered tiny #asteroid on an uncommon orbit hanging around Earth, I wonder if the "discovery" needs re-checking against rocket bodies discarded to solar orbit. In 2002, asteroid J002E3 turned out to be Apollo 12's S-IVB. https://www.astronomy.com/space-exploration/how-a-long-gone-apollo-rocket-returned-to-earth/ #2023FW13 (also replied on the bird network, reposted here for Fediverse readers)

🗞️ Earth has a new ‘MOON’, scientists reveal - and it’s here to stay for at least 1,500 years
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-12136243/Earth-new-MOON-scientists-reveal-stay-1-500-years.html

@dailymail #News #Moon #Ay #2023FW13