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So, when will the Moon fall on us?
by ajuc 8y ago
So, when will the Moon fall on us?
- taneq 8y agoIt won't. This negligible smattering of gases would have less of an impact on the moon's orbit than the tidal forces pushing it further away.
- animal531 8y agoYeah, it's actually moving away from the Earth at something like 4cm per year.
- ufmace 8y agoIIRC, it's believed that the Moon would eventually leave the Earth's orbit, if not for the fact that both the Earth and Moon will be destroyed by the Sun going red giant long before that would happen.
- dotancohen 8y agoThis is a terrific question that should not have been downvoted. The article literally says "the moon flies through the Earth's atmosphere", which implies drag.
- 8bitsrule 8y agoA downvote without a (short, simple) statement of reason can be quite impolite and disrespectful. This is a perfect example. Not only is it discouraging (not everyone knows they've made an error...and so it punishes an innocent question ), it leaves the recipient without knowing what the problem is.
- SomeHacker44 8y agoThe moon is actually getting farther and farther away over time and increasing its orbital period as it does.