Discovermagazine iconDiscovermagazineSep 17, 2026

Venus May Have Pulled Its Own Moon Back Toward It, Torn It Apart, and Eaten the Remains

Learn how an astrophysicist's simulations traced a possible lunar downfall that could have changed Venus's climate and ability to hold onto water.

Venus May Have Pulled Its Own Moon Back Toward It, Torn It Apart, and Eaten the Remains

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