New Theory on Martian Moons Origin: Comet Capture and Division

Recent speculations suggest Mars' moons, Phobos and Deimos, may originate from a captured and subsequently fragmented comet, offering insights into their mysterious formation.

Discovered 2024-03-28T01:11:49.125931-07:00 | 2024-03-28T01:11:49.125931-07:00

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