Tag: Earth’s quasi-moons


  • Since 60 Years: Understanding Quasi-Moons and Their Silent Orbit

    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…