On July 21, 2025, the classical Kuiper belt object (145452) 2005 RN43 was officially named: (145452) Ritona:
"Ritona
is a goddess of river fords among the Celtic tribe of the Treveri
located in the Moselle river valley." [WGSBN Bull. 5, #17, 24]
A ford is a shallow, firm-bottomed section of a river, stream, canal, or other body of water, allowing passage on foot, horseback, or in a vehicle. Ritona was the goddess of fords, providing experience and protection when crossing watercourses.
Water currents symbolize a tightly knit social group, oriented unidirectionally toward a goal. Crossing the water current at the ford, in a transverse direction, refers to the caution and effort required to resist being carried away by a seemingly weak force, but one that is constantly strengthened.
