Celestial Mechanics

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The Large Magellanic Cloud's immense gravity is actively tearing apart the Small Magellanic Cloud, scattering its stars and gas into the void.

Large Magellanic Cloud rips Small Magellanic Cloud apart

Stars in the Small Magellanic Cloud are currently hurtling outward at an average speed of 17 kilometers per second, a clear sign of its imminent demise.

Dr. Evelyn Reed·June 8, 2026