NASA Confirms: The Moon Is Slowly Drifting Away from Earth — What Happens When It’s Gone?

NASA Confirms: The Moon Is Slowly Drifting Away from Earth — What Happens When It’s Gone? Yes, NASA has confirmed that the Moon is slowly drifting away from Earth, at roughly 3.8 centimeters every year. That’s about the speed… NASA Confirms: The Moon Is Slowly Drifting Away from Earth — What Happens When It’s Gone? Every night, the Moon looks timeless — a silver coin hung in black velvet.But what if I told you it’s leaving us? Yes, NASA has confirmed that the Moon is slowly drifting away from Earth, at roughly 3.8 centimeters every year. That’s about the speed your fingernails grow. Doesn’t sound like much, right? But over millions — even billions — of years, that small escape adds up. And if the Moon keeps pulling…
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