A viral claim that NASA has confirmed Earth has acquired a second moon, which will stay with us until 2083, is circulating online. But this isn't entirely true. Let's dive deep into what's actually happening and all about the viral claim circulating on the internet.
There is also no proof that NASA has recently acknowledged the presence of the quasi-moon, owing to the agency's suspension of all public communications since the government shutdown began on October 1.
What's Actually Happening?
Astronomers recently discovered a new celestial body, designated as 2025 PN7, which they believe has been orbiting the Sun alongside Earth for decades. This tiny object, estimated to be around 60-120 feet in diameter, is a quasi-moon. It's not a moon in the classical sense, as it's not gravitational