Scientists are studying Saturn's moon Titan to assess its tidal dissipation rate, the energy lost as it orbits the ringed planet with its massive gravitational force. Understanding tidal dissipation ...

Whatever hypothesis may ultimately be found to account for the present solar system, the Theory of Tidal Friction must therefore form a part of it. The physical basis of the theory is very simple.

The proposed timeline suggests the Moon formed around 4.51 billion years ago, shortly after the Solar System began. Approximately 150 million years later, tidal forces caused the dramatic ...

“The heat from the impact and subsequent tidal forces could have played a crucial role in shaping the features we see on Pluto’s surface today.” Including our solar system’s far-flung heart.

The researchers calculated tidal changes and orbital dynamics to support their theory, showing how the Moon's orbit evolved over thousands of years as a result of gravitational interactions with ...

Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) scientists are studying Saturn's moon Titan to assess its tidal dissipation rate, the ...