Moon Tearing Gravity
Scientists propose that the lines on the moon's surface may indicate Mars' gravity pulling Phobos apart, highlighting the concept of the Roche limit. This planetary boundary, akin to a spy movie alarm, signifies the point where moons can be torn to dust by a planet's gravity. The discussion also connects Saturn's stunning rings to a similar fate experienced by one of its moons, suggesting that Mars could eventually develop its own ring system in the distant future.In this clip
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