#TidalForces
The geological activity of some moons, like Io (Jupiter's moon), is driven by tidal forces from their planet, resulting in intense volcanic activity and other geological processes. #TidalForces #VolcanicActivity #Io

July 18, 2025 at 3:00 AM
The "flyby" interaction, where two galaxies pass relatively close to each other without merging, can still significantly alter the structure and evolution of both galaxies through tidal forces and gas stripping. #FlybyInteraction #TidalForces #GalaxyEvolution
July 4, 2025 at 1:00 PM
...ractions between stars in close proximity. #BinaryStars #StellarEvolution #TidalForces
June 22, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Astronomy Picture from 15/07/2024

The Tadpole Galaxy from Hubble

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June 19, 2025 at 10:14 PM
...ces from the sun. #CometFragmentation #CometFamily #TidalForces
June 6, 2025 at 7:00 PM
The Roche Limit describes the distance within which a celestial body, held together only by its own gravity, will disintegrate due to the tidal forces of a larger body. This explains why planets don't have rings closer than the Roche limit. #RocheLimit #TidalForces #PlanetaryRings
May 26, 2025 at 6:00 PM
The Roche limit describes the distance within which a celestial body, held together only by its own gravity, will disintegrate due to a second celestial body's tidal forces. #RocheLimit #TidalForces #Astronomy
May 20, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Gravitational interactions between galaxies can trigger bursts of star formation. The tidal forces generated during a close encounter can compress gas clouds, leading to a rapid increase in the birth rate of new stars. #TidalForces #Starburst #GalaxyInteractions

May 2, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Astronomy Picture from 03/12/2006

Phobos: Doomed Moon of Mars

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April 10, 2025 at 3:34 AM
Astronomy Picture from 30/11/2000

Palomar 13's Last Stand

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March 16, 2025 at 12:23 PM
The presence of a moon can influence a planet's axial tilt, stabilizing it and leading to less extreme seasonal variations, or destabilizing it and causing more chaotic climate changes over time. This effect is due to tidal forces between the planet and its moon. #TidalForces #AxialTilt #Planeta...
February 11, 2025 at 7:01 PM
...e liquid water and hydrothermal activity, creating environments suitable for life even in the absence of direct solar energy. #Astrobiology #TidalForces #TidalFriction #SubsurfaceOceans #HydrothermalActivity #Habitability #InternalHeating #IcyMoons #Exoplanets #TidalLocking #PlanetaryInteracti
February 9, 2025 at 11:00 PM
...xperiencing extreme heating and tidal forces as a result. #exoplanets #spacefacts #ultrashortperiod #tidalforces
January 25, 2025 at 11:00 AM
...#exoplanets #spacefacts #exomoons #tidalforces

January 13, 2025 at 1:00 AM
...larWinds #BinaryStars #TidalForces #StellarEvolution

January 13, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Some stars, particularly those in close binary systems, can experience significant tidal forces from their companion star. These forces can affect the star's shape, internal structure, and even its rate of rotation, influencing its evolution and stability.

#StellarAstronomy #TidalForces #BinaryS...
January 4, 2025 at 12:00 PM
... and tidal forces during the merging process. Studying these clumps provides valuable insights into the dynamics of galactic mergers. #stellarstreams #galacticmergers #milkyway #tidalforces #galacticdynamics #substructure #accretion

December 14, 2024 at 6:00 PM
The presence of a moon can significantly influence a planet's axial tilt and thus its climate, through tidal forces that stabilize or destabilize the planet's rotation. #TidalForces #AxialTiltStabilization #PlanetaryScience

December 9, 2024 at 2:00 AM
...spacefacts #tidalforces #starplanetinteractions

December 7, 2024 at 11:00 PM
...tudying this interaction provides insights into galactic dynamics and the processes that shape the evolution of galaxies within a group. #MagellanicClouds #MilkyWay #tidalforces #galacticinteraction #satellitegalaxies #galaxyevolution

December 1, 2024 at 9:00 PM