The Moon might be older than scientists previously thought a new study shines light on its history

The formation of the Moon is explained by a Mars-sized object crashing into the early Earth, ejecting molten material that coalesced into the Moon, leading to its unique characteristics.

The early Moon raised gigantic tides on the hot, spinning Earth, transferring energy from the Earth’s rotation to the Moon, causing the Moon to move gradually away from the Earth.

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