Earth has temporarily captured a tiny asteroid, 2026 QQ8, as a mini-moon. The space rock, measuring 3 to 6 feet across, astronomer Krisztián Sárneczky discovered on August 20, 2026, though Earth's gravity ensnared it in late April. Too small and faint to see without a telescope, 2026 QQ8 will remain near Earth until early 2027 before drifting back into space. It made its closest approach in August at 333,700 miles, farther than the moon's average orbit. Mini-moons like this are rare, temporary companions, as seen with 2006 RH120 and 2020 CD3. https://www.accuweather.com/en/space-news/earth-has-a-new-mini-moon-but-it-wont-stick-around-for-long/1955557