Two theories regarding the fate of Phobos, Mars' nearest moon, suggest that it may eventually either be pulled apart by tidal forces or crash into Mars. The first theory posits that as Phobos orbits closer to Mars, gravitational interactions will increase, potentially leading to its disintegration into a ring system. The second theory suggests that Phobos could spiral inward over time and ultimately collide with the Martian surface in about 50 million years.
All celestial bodies are "doomed" in that they will eventually be destroyed through some process. Phobos is no exception. In cosmic terms, however, Phobos will meet its end fairly soon; it is expected to break up in Mars' atmosphere in approximately 11 million years.
Yes, Phobos is gradually moving closer to Mars due to tidal forces. It is predicted that Phobos will eventually crash into Mars in about 30-50 million years, likely breaking up and forming a ring system around the planet.
Yes. Phobos does have rocks. :)
Phobos is one of the two moons of Mars.
The answer for this question is Phobos. Phobos is bigger than Deimos. Phobos and Deimos are the moons on Mars.
Mars has two moons: Phobos and Deimos. Both moons are irregularly shaped and are thought to be captured asteroids from the asteroid belt.
phobos is one of the moons of mars it is also the closest to mars it is 6000 km away and it can de seen from hubble a big telescope that can see as far as Pluto but it can not see the surface of it
The name Phobos means "fear" or "panic" in Greek. In Greek mythology, Phobos was the god of fear and a companion to Ares, the god of war. Phobos is also the name of one of the moons of Mars.
Yes, Phobos is bigger than Deimos. Phobos mass is .00000018 and Deimos mass is .000000024. Phobos is 12X8 (miles) and Deimos is 7X6
Phobos and Deimos are moons of Mars.
Professor Phobos was created in 1981.