Discovered 1907 May 5 by J. H. Metcalf at Taunton.
Named for the Greek goddess of fate. Hesiod mentioned three goddesses of fate, daughters of Zeus, Klotho, Lachesis and Atropos {see planets (5731), (97), (120) and (273), respectively}. (H 66)
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(2003). (638) Moira. In: Dictionary of Minor Planet Names. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-29925-7_639
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