He added that the mini-moon appears to have been orbiting our planet since it was first captured by Earth’s gravity three years ago. Early observations also suggest it is small enough to fit in just about any garage or shed, with an estimated diameter between 2 and 3.5 meters (about 6 – 11 feet).
The photo obviously doesn’t match the actual size of this “mini-moon” but you get the idea.
There was another one a few years ago, by the way. It stayed a few months and then got booted out of orbit.
February 28, 2020 at 8:21 am
My shed would be the talk of the town.
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February 28, 2020 at 7:48 pm
“This is Arthur “Two Sheds” Jackson…”
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February 28, 2020 at 7:53 pm
I’m Smoke Too Much.
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February 28, 2020 at 7:54 pm
Well, you’d better cut down a little, then 😆
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February 28, 2020 at 7:55 pm
lol
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April 17, 2020 at 5:05 pm
We cannot forget about Cruithne. It will be around for quite a long time before it says goodbye.
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April 17, 2020 at 11:58 pm
Cruithne is not really a mini-moon, but a minor planet (or asteroid). It orbits the Sun and only appears as if it’s following the Earth. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/3753_Cruithne
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April 18, 2020 at 12:05 am
On the other hand, Cruithne has one of the coolest names for a heavenly body… 😎 ☘️
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April 19, 2020 at 1:27 pm
I wasn’t saying it was a mini-moon, just that Cruithne will be around for awhile and certainly worthy of study. Thanks for clarifying for anybody unaware of its status. Take care!
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