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The Moon is Drifting Away from Earth: What It Means for the Future

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The Moon has been a constant companion to Earth for billions of years, but new research suggests that our lunar neighbor may be slowly drifting away from us. The phenomenon, known as lunar recession, has been occurring since the formation of the Moon, but recent measurements suggest that it is happening at a faster rate than previously thought.

According to scientists, the Moon is moving away from Earth at a rate of about 1.5 inches (3.8 centimeters) per year. This might not seem like a lot, but over the course of millions of years, it could have significant implications for the future of our planet.

Give it a few million years and the commute to bases on the Moon will be absolute murder. Credit: Science Photo Library / Alamy Stock Photo

One of the biggest effects of lunar recession is on the Earth’s rotation. As the Moon moves away, it slows down the rotation of the Earth. This means that the length of our days will gradually increase over time. In fact, scientists estimate that in about 50 billion years, a day on Earth will be 1.5 times longer than it is today.

Another effect of lunar recession is on the tides. The gravitational pull of the Moon is what causes the tides to rise and fall, and as the Moon moves further away from Earth, the strength of this pull decreases. This could have a significant impact on the ecosystems that rely on tidal patterns, as well as on human activities such as shipping and fishing.

The Earth and the Moon are breaking up very, very, VERY slowly. Credit: Stockbym / Alamy Stock Photo

Despite these potential consequences, scientists say that we don’t need to worry about the Moon drifting away anytime soon. At its current rate of recession, it will take billions of years for the Moon to move far enough away to have a significant impact on the Earth.

Still, the fact that our closest neighbor in space is slowly drifting away is a reminder of the constant changes and evolution of our universe. As we continue to explore the mysteries of space, it is important to understand the forces that shape our world and the cosmos around us.

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  1. Rob Tysall says

    February 26, 2023 at 7:50 am

    I guess you can’t fight the inevitable, there is bound to be something coming our way sometime, hopefully not to soon though! Moving to another home in space may be an answer but I think that this may still be a long way away for large numbers to be transferred to another plant. Just be thankful that as we are now things have never been better for the human race. Live for today!

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  2. mary R. says

    February 27, 2023 at 12:16 am

    all your posts are so interesting. At 75, I learn something new every day.
    thank you

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