Small rocky objects that move around the sun (9)

I believe the answer is:

asteroids

(Other definitions for asteroids that I've seen before include "Do satires address small planets?" , "Small celestial bodies that move around the sun" , "Small planets orbiting the sun" , "Heavenly bodies" , "lumps of rock" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.

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