The moon did indeed coalesce out of tiny bits of pulverized planet blasted into space by a catastrophic collision 4.5 billion years ago, two new studies suggest. The new research potentially plugs a ...

The giant-impact hypothesis is presented as the leading explanation for the Moon's formation. The Moon's lower iron content, relative to Earth, is cited as evidence supporting the giant-impact theory, ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. The formation of the moon has long remained a mystery, but new studies support the theory that ...