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We Finally Know Why Phoebe Orbits Backwards
16 minutes Posted Feb 19, 2026 at 11:32 am.
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Out in the far reaches of Saturn’s orbit lies a moon that doesn’t belong. This is Phoebe: a dark, rebel object racing against the calm flow of the Saturnian system. Join us to find out how this unlikely moon could unlock the secrets of Saturn’s violent past, and perhaps the origin of the rings themselves.▀▀▀▀▀▀
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