Tag: kamo’oalewa

• That’s No Moon! Quasi-Satellite 2023 FW₁₃

  Today we are going to be taking a look at a quasi-satellite of the Earth. In previous pieces we have taken a look at other quasi-satellites or semi-satellites. They may be called temporary moons or semi-moons, they are given various names even though generally they are not moons in a strict sense. We have already…

  Caoimhín de Bhailís

  September 10, 2026

  Astronomy, Astronomy Video

  2023 fw13, 2026, asteroid, Astronomy, kamo’oalewa, minor object, moon, orbit, orbital dynamic, planets, quasi satellite, science, solar-system, space, stargazing, video

• An Almost Moon: Quasi-Satellite Kamo’oalewa

  Today we are going to be taking a look at something that is not quite a moon of the Earth. Before that however, speaking of the Moon, we are on the 14th of July, the New Moon is almost right in front of the Sun, as the New Moon should be. Of course, you wouldn’t…

  Caoimhín de Bhailís

  July 14, 2026

  Astronomy, Astronomy Video

  2026, asteroid, Astronomy, kamo’oalewa, kamooalewa, moon, natural satellite, near earth object, quasi satellite, quasi-satellite, science, space, stargazing, video