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Name a Quasi-Moon

Investigating a strange world.

Naming the quasi-moon Bakunawa would honor pre-colonial Philippine mythology and inspire pride and connection among Filipinos, bringing an ancient cultural story to the forefront of global astronomy. This quasi-moon, forever straddling the space between Earth and the cosmos, reflects Cardea's dominion over liminal states, embodying a celestial gatekeeper of the in-between. Like Enkidu's presence on the fringes of civilization, this quasi-moon orbits close yet distinct from Earth, embodying the bond between two entities sharing space, destined to part ways in time.

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