Astronomers have for decades tried to figure out how Pluto captured its largest moon. Now, there’s a new theory
Pluto likely acquired large moon Charon in a “kiss and capture” collision billions of years ago. It may have created a ...
Mars in opposition: See why the Red Planet will appear closer and brighter
The Red Planet will be at its closest point to Earth, also known as perigee, on Jan. 12 and will be exactly opposite the sun ...
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How Pluto captured its largest moon Charon with a 10-hour icy 'kiss'
Pluto may have got romantic to capture its largest moon, colliding and engaging in a passionate but icy 10 hour kiss with ...
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Martian Moon Deimos In High-Res - UAE Hope Probe Observations
Hope probe captured high-resolution image of Mars' moon Deimos. The spacecraft flew "as close as 100km (62 miles)" from the Martian moon. Credit: UAE Space Agency Music: Intonation by Gavin Luke / cou ...
Mars at Opposition January 2025: What It is and How to Witness It? Everything You Need to Know!
Did you know that Mars at opposition is a special time when Earth and Mars are closest? This happens when Earth passes ...
Which planet in the solar system is known as the "Red Planet"? Find Out Now!
Mars is known as the 'Red Planet.' Learn about its reddish hue, caused by iron oxide, its position as the fourth planet from ...
8 Times Authors Predicted the Future in Their Books
Literature has often been a mirror of society, but some authors have gone beyond mere reflection to predict events, ...
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Pluto-Charon formation scenario mimics Earth-Moon system
A researcher has used advanced models that indicate that the formation of Pluto and Charon may parallel that of the Earth-Moon system. Both systems include a moon that is a large fraction of the ...