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Can you see Earth’s new ‘minimoon’ with the naked eye?

Can you see Earth’s new ‘minimoon’ with the naked eye?

Given the relatively easy trip to a minimoon from Earth, some researchers have proposed using these transient satellites as "stepping stones" for future missions to mine asteroids or explore deeper into our solar system.