Our Moon was formed from a violent collision that occurred around 4.5 billion years ago. And the giant body that smashed into the Earth, birthing the planet’s natural satellite, was named Theia. A new ...
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The Moon was born when Earth’s sister planet died in a violent collision: Scientists reveal tragic origin
The Moon has always held a certain mystery, from influencing tides to inspiring mythology, poetry and scientific inquiry. For decades, astronomers have attempted to answer the same fundamental ...
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