WorldPingVenus May Have Devoured Its Moon
WorldPingWhat happened
One of the great mysteries in astronomy has been why Venus has no moon.
Now a new theory provides a simple answer: It might have been eaten.
Key facts
- Reported by WIRED and published Thu, 24 Sep 2026 09:15:00 UTC.
Why it matters
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Sources
The original report was published by WIRED. WorldPing does not claim that reporting — this page summarises and contextualises it.
Read the full report at WIRED