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New Theory Says Venus May Have Eaten Its Moon

Original: Venus May Have Devoured Its Moon One of the great mysteries in astronomy has been why Venus has no moon. Now a new theor

A new theory offers a simple explanation for one of astronomy's long-standing puzzles: why Venus has no moon. Researchers suggest the planet may have absorbed or destroyed a former satellite early in its history, effectively devouring it. The idea is drawing attention as a striking possible answer to a mystery that has persisted for decades.

Why now: The proposed explanation is a novel, attention-grabbing answer to a well-known astronomical mystery.

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