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ScienceAstrophysics study suggests Venus may have swallowed its moon

A California-based astrophysicist has proposed a new explanation for why Venus has no moon of its own. The theory suggests the planet, which closely resembles Earth in size, mass and structure, may have consumed its satellite in an act of celestial cannibalism.

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RReuters★★☆☆☆2026-09-15 05:50Original

Astrophysics study suggests Venus may have swallowed its moon
Astrophysics study suggests Venus may have swallowed its moonScience