Earth gains temporary minimoon: 2-meter asteroid in orbit until December

A small asteroid, roughly 2 meters in diameter, has been captured into a temporary orbit around Earth since April and will depart in December, resuming its solar system trajectory in 2027. The object's size and orbit are consistent with known temporary captures, but its exact composition and origin remain unconfirmed. This is a routine astronomical event with no impact risk.

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