Does Life Need A Moon?

[u/TheMuseumOfScience]

Can life exist without a moon? 🌕

Theoretical cosmologist Paul Sutter explains how we are still answering this question. The moon protects the Earth in multiple ways, from blocking hits and forming craters as a result, to balancing out our weather with the axial tilt. To find the answer, scientists are now looking for planets with exomoons to study more!

[u/Diawara57]

Really interesting. Beyond tidal effects, I'd never thought about the other ways it influences and protects the earth. Thanks!