Posted by Paul Hyett on 10/06/05 17:38

In rec.video.dvd.tech on Thu, 6 Oct 2005, Bob wrote :
>On Thu, 6 Oct 2005 07:09:57 +0100, Paul Hyett
><pah@nojunkmailplease.co.uk> wrote:
>
>>I wonder if there'll be sufficient time for the Moon to escape from the
>>Earth's gravity altogether, before the sun goes nova?
>
>The 1.5" you describe is caused by perturbations from the other
>planets.

No it isn't - the Moon has been pulling away from the Earth ever since
it was formed.

>Those perturbations will likely turn around and cause the
>Moon to come 1.5" closer one day.
>
>For the Moon to escape Earth's gravity it would take a cataclysmic
>event.

Ever watch Space 1999? :)
--
Paul 'US Sitcom Fan' Hyett

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