Cosmic Forces

2 articles

The Large Magellanic Cloud's immense gravity is shown tearing apart the Small Magellanic Cloud, ejecting stars at high speed.

Large Magellanic Cloud rips apart its neighbor galaxy at high speed

Stars in the Small Magellanic Cloud are currently accelerating outward at an average speed of 17 kilometers per second, a direct consequence of its larger neighbor's gravitational pull, according to E

Sofia Petrova·June 8, 2026

The spiral galaxy Messier 88 undergoing tidal forces and gas compression as it approaches the Virgo Cluster.

Space & Astronomy

M88 Galaxy's Future Fades in Virgo Cluster Journey

Gravitational forces already tear at the spiral galaxy Messier 88, compressing its gas disk and stripping away vital material.

Dr. Alistair Finch·June 4, 2026