What does Earth's magnetosphere do for our planet?

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  1. It makes Earth's gravity stronger
  2. It shields Earth from particle radiation
  3. It keeps the Moon in orbit

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References

  1. NASA Science, Magnetosphere and Ionosphere science.nasa.gov/heliophysics/focus-areas/magnetosphere-ionosphere Checked 2026-10-10.

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