Mars’ moon Phobos is slowly falling apart
Tuesday, November 10, 2015 - 17:20
in Astronomy & Space
The long, shallow grooves lining the surface of Phobos are likely early signs of the structural failure that will ultimately destroy this moon of Mars. Orbiting a mere 3,700 miles (6,000 kilometers) above the surface of Mars, Phobos is closer to its planet than any other moon in the solar system. Mars’ gravity is drawing […]