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How an Asteroid destruction gave Mars its tiny Moons

Discover how a massive asteroid impact shaped Mars' destiny, leading to the creation of its tiny moons, Phobos and Deimos. Explore the fascinating science behind this cosmic event

Sakshi Gupta Published On November 28th, 2024 Leave a comment

Mars and its tiny moons

Mars has 2 moons – Phobos & Deimos.
Facts about Mars’ moons:
- Both moons are irregularly shaped and covered with craters.
- They are made of rock and iron ānd are among the smallest moons in the solar system.
- They are thought to be captured asteroids or debris from the early formation of our solar system.
- Phobos is slowly moving closer to Mars. In about 50 million years, it will either collide with the planet or disintegrate, potentially forming a ring around Mars.

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