According to a study (PDF) published in Astrophysical Journal Letters, simulations suggest that the moon may have formed in a short period of time . A widely accepted hypothesis is that the Moon was formed by the collision of Earth with the Mars-sized planet Theia, a massive impact that may have created a vast debris field that slowly formed over thousands of years. Moon. But new research suggests that the moon may have taken just a few hours to form. Simulations showed that the Moon formed within a few hours from fragments of Earth and Theia that were thrown out, suggesting a primary Moon formation theory. The theory could provide a clear and concise explanation for the moon’s distinctive features, such as its broad, inclined orbit, partially molten core, and thin outer shell.
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