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2026 QQ8 is the asteroid that has temporarily become a natural satellite of Earth, commonly known as a mini-moon. It was first observed in August 2026, and its discovery was reported by the International Astronomical Union's Minor Planet Centre on October 29, 2026. The asteroid has an approximate diameter of 2 metres and entered Earth's temporary gravitational capture around April 2026. It is expected to leave Earth's gravitational influence in early 2027. Mini-moons are small natural objects, usually asteroids, that are temporarily captured by Earth's gravity before continuing their journey around the Sun.