Mars to lose its largest moon Phobos, but gain a ring

Mars will soon lose its largest moon Phobos and will form a ring around it. (Source: PTI photo)
Mars’ largest moon, Phobos, is slowly falling towards the planet and is likely to be shredded into pieces that will be strewn about the red planet in a ring like those encircling Saturn and Jupiter, scientists, including one Indian-origin, say.
Though inevitable, the demise of Phobos is not imminent. It will probably happen in 20 to 40 million years, leaving a ring that will persist for anywher