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Why are planets with two Suns so rare? Einstein’s relativity may explain the mystery

February 13, 2026 585 views 1 min read
Why are planets with two Suns so rare? Einstein’s relativity may explain the mystery
New research suggests Einstein\'s general relativity explains the rarity of planets orbiting two suns. In tight binary systems, relativistic effects cause orbital resonances that destabilize planets, leading to their ejection or destruction. Surviving planets orbit much farther out, making them difficult to detect.

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