Tug of WarMars' moon Phobos is slowly crumbling, according to a new analysis. The grooves on the moon's surface are the first sign that it is being slowly pulled apart by tidal forces, NASA scientists announced Tuesday.
Photograph by NASA/JPL-Caltech/University of Arizona

Week’s Best Space Pictures: Mars' Moon Phobos Slowly Crumbling

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ByJane J. Lee
November 13, 2015

Feed your need for heavenly views of the universe with our pick of the most awe-inspiring space pictures. This week, Hubble spies what could be the loneliest galaxy in the universe, and scientists try to make sense of a moon's stretch marks.

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