Astrophysics study suggests Venus may have swallowed its moon

An astrophysics study has proposed a new hypothesis suggesting that Venus may have once possessed a moon, which the planet eventually swallowed. The study focuses on the celestial mechanics and evolutionary history of Venus, offering potential insights into the planet's unique geological and atmospheric characteristics.

While Earth has a prominent moon, Venus currently lacks any natural satellites. This new research provides a theoretical explanation for this absence, suggesting that gravitational interactions over time could have led to the moon's orbital decay and ultimate collision with the planet.