Cruithne, the Asteroid With a Horseshoe Orbit

The video explores the unique orbit of Kruenia, an asteroid that appears to orbit Earth in a horseshoe shape. Although sometimes called Earth's second moon, Kruenia actually orbits the Sun. Its eccentric orbit and gravitational interactions with Earth create this illusion. Kruenia's orbit is unstable and may eventually become a temporary moon. Studying Kruenia can provide insights into the solar system's past and future, and it may serve as a resource for space missions.

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