Claim:As of late 2025, NASA had confirmed the existence of a temporary second moon that would remain in orbit next to Earth until 2083. Rating:Rating: MixtureWhat's True:Astronomers discovered a "quasi-satellite" of Earth, also known as a "quasi-moon," dubbed 2025 PN7 in 2025. Therefore, it's misleading to call 2025 PN7 a "second moon." Advertisement AdvertisementAdvertisement AdvertisementThe claim that Earth had a so-called temporary "second moon" was a misleading portrayal of an authentic discovery. According to de la Fuente Marcos, the closest distance to Earth 2025 PN7 reached during its orbit was 186,000 miles.

Source: ABC News January 23, 2026 16:03 UTC