Tag: 2023 FW13
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Since 60 Years: What Is a Quasi-Moon and Why It Silently Orbits Earth
What is a quasi-moon? A quasi-moon is a curious kind of space object that shares a path with Earth around the Sun but does not orbit Earth in the way the Moon does. Instead of being permanently bound by Earth’s gravity, a quasi-moon follows a route that closely tracks our planet’s journey around the Sun.…
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Since 60 Years: Understanding Quasi-Moons and Their Silent Orbit
What is a quasi-moon? A quasi-moon is a space object that shares Earth’s path around the Sun but does not orbit Earth as our Moon does. Instead, it follows a similar journey to Earth, appearing to drift alongside us year after year. These companions are held mainly by the Sun’s gravity rather than Earth’s, and…
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The Quiet Cosmic Dweller: What Is a Quasi-Moon and Why It Silently Orbits Earth
What is a quasi-moon? Beyond the familiar Moon, the outer solar system hosts a rare class of space rocks known as quasi-moons. These objects are not true satellites captured by Earth’s gravity; instead, they ride along Earth’s orbital path around the Sun. From our vantage point, they appear to drift with us year after year,…