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  • 29th moon of Uranus – S/2025 U1

    29th moon of Uranus – S/2025 U1

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    Anoj Khadka
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    Astronomers may have uncovered yet another moon orbiting Uranus. Detected earlier this year with the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), this tiny satellite could bring the total number of Uranus’ known moons to 29. While the discovery is still undergoing peer review, preliminary findings strongly support the addition. The moon, temporarily designated S/2025 U1, is…

  • Second moon for the Earth

    Second moon for the Earth

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    Anoj Khadka
    in

    This month, Earth is predicted to undergo a temporary gravitational capture of a second natural satellite, an asteroid designated 2024 PT5. Unlike Earth’s primary natural satellite, which has maintained a stable orbit for approximately 4 billion years, this newly captured object will remain in orbit for a brief period of about two months (Sept. 29…