Pluto May Have Captured Its Biggest Moon Charon After an Ancient Dance and Kiss

January 08, 2025
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Some 4.5 billion years ago, the dwarf planet Pluto was suddenly joined by a companion. For a very brief period — perhaps only hours — they danced as if arm in arm before gently separating, a grand do-si-do that resulted in Pluto and its quintet of mo... [922 chars]

Source: The New York Times