A mysterious object near Neptune
2020 VN40 (Trans-Neptunian object) Event Details Discovery August 2020 (reported in mid‑2025) Studies & Precovery Observations extended back to ~2017, achieving ~6+ years of arc and low orbital uncertainty Major Findings Reported July 2025, published in The Planetary Science Journal and widely reported by space and science outlets 🚀 Meet 2020 VN40: Neptune’s Sneaky Space Situationship Okay babes, let’s talk about 2020 VN40 — the mysterious cosmic object that just got caught dancing in sync with Neptune like it’s auditioning for a solar system reality show. And honestly? It’s giving ✨drama✨, distance, and deep-space delulu. 🤯 Plot Twist: It’s in a 10:1 Orbit With Neptune Yep. For every 10 times Neptune does a lap around the Sun, VN40 casually does 1 . They’re in a long-distance situationship with zero chance of crashing into each other. Like “we vibe but we don’t hang.” It’s the first object EVER found in a 10:1 mean ...