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A whole 'population' of minimoons may be lurking near Earth, researchers say

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In August 2024 , a small, rocky body dubbed a "minimoon" may have been blown off the moon during a giant impact long ago.

The discovery hints at a hidden population of lunar fragments traveling near Earth .

The first such fragment was identified in 2021 ; another was traced to the solar solar system.

Kamo'oalewa 's quasi-satellite orbit keeps it in Earth 's immediate vicinity for several consecutive orbits.

A recent study suggested that it could have come from a smashup that created Giordano Bruno crater.

Kareta suspects some asteroids that have been identified as unusual may be lunar rocks.

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