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Venus may have swallowed its own moon

Venus may have once had a moon, but new research suggests the planet’s incredibly slow rotation could have doomed it. Computer simulations showed that instead of gradually drifting away like Earth’s moon, a Venusian moon…

RelxNews Staff16 September 2026 at 11:49 UTC1 min read
Venus may have swallowed its own moon

Venus may have once had a moon, but new research suggests the planet’s incredibly slow rotation could have doomed it. Computer simulations showed that instead of gradually drifting away like Earth’s moon, a Venusian moon would likely spiral inward until it crashed into the planet, with larger moons falling even faster.

Officials and experts continue to monitor developments closely as the situation unfolds. Communities affected by the story are watching for further updates in the days ahead. Analysts say the implications could extend well beyond the immediate headlines, with policymakers and industry leaders expected to respond in the coming weeks.

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