As tidal friction slows down the earth’s rotation, the moon’s orbital radius increases. And a few billion years from now, when the sun expands in diameter, the moon will leave orbit around the earth. Not that any of us will be around then.
Of course in that time some other star could pass so close to us as to possibly carry off the moon. Contracts do not mean anything to moon-nappers…
I remember an old Sunday strip, where Jimbo asked Pasquale if he’d paid the bills, and pointed out that their moon service was almost completely cut off. (Rose sent Jimbo to sleep in the basement for breaking the teasing budget.)
jmworacle almost 4 years ago
The Heavenly One?
Baslim the Beggar Premium Member almost 4 years ago
Of course in that time some other star could pass so close to us as to possibly carry off the moon. Contracts do not mean anything to moon-nappers…
Qiset almost 4 years ago
It will grow up and move farther away someday.
littlejohn Premium Member almost 4 years ago
Was the Contract written in the Stars?
ChaosandMayhem almost 4 years ago
After watching our human shenanigans, the moon probably has regrets and is reviewing its contact and options.
Nuke Road Warrior almost 4 years ago
Gravity, it’s not just a theory, it’s the LAW.
Dkram almost 4 years ago
In a remake of “The Time Machine” humanity blows the moon apart.
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Trscroggs almost 4 years ago
You know, the moon is leaving us. It’s orbit gets a little bit further away with every year.
Thinkingblade almost 4 years ago
Well, gravity writes a mean contract …
Ceeg22 Premium Member over 3 years ago
If the moon leaves us we’ll die
DKHenderson 10 months ago
I remember an old Sunday strip, where Jimbo asked Pasquale if he’d paid the bills, and pointed out that their moon service was almost completely cut off. (Rose sent Jimbo to sleep in the basement for breaking the teasing budget.)