What would happen if the Earth suddenly had a second moon? This week, we work through the impact an additional satellite would have on our planet, from tides, to the night sky, to the potential destruction of Earth. Oh also there are space pirates.
The Moon is a Harsh Second Mistress
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Please, could you re-upload this podcast? I’d love to hear it <3
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I thought this was a very interesting concept. Who would have thought that having another moon would impact us this much.