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Mars' moon Phobos

In 40 million years, Mars will form a thin ring, courtesy of its self-destructing moon, Phobos.

Mars Will Form a Ring Like Saturn Courtesy of Self-Destructing Martian Moon Phobos

Ana Verayo   | Nov 24, 2015 06:30 AM EST

New findings reveal that Mars will acquire a new ring like Saturn's from the debris of its moon Phobos, as the moon is slowly breaking up by gravitational forces.

Mars' moon Phobos is slowly being pulled apart by tidal forces

Mars' Moon Phobos Slowly Being Pulled Apart by Tidal Forces, Study Finds

Elena Garcia   | Nov 11, 2015 03:19 PM EST

Mars' moon Phobos is slowly being pulled apart by tidal forces and scientists expect it to be destroyed in 30 to 50 million years, a new study has found.

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