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The original was posted on /r/science by /u/fchung on 2024-11-06 18:14:59+00:00.

Original Title: Earth has caught a ‘second moon,’ scientists say: « While Earth’s primary companion, the moon, has lingered around our planet for around 4 billion years since its formation in the solar system’s infancy, this asteroid will be a temporary fixture that won’t even see the year out. »