Phobos and Deimos Moving Closer to Mars
Channel: STEM Education Works
Date: 2023-11-20

Ever wondered about moons on the move? Mars has unique examples – Phobos inching closer each century and Deimos gradually drifting away.

Phobos, the larger moon, nears Mars, and it's expected to crash or crumble in 50 million years. Meanwhile, smaller Deimos widens its orbit, eventually drifting off.

Planetary scenarios unfold in space! What do you think about these Martian moons?

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