Moon's Formation Explained
The moon's origin is tied to a massive collision with a Mars-sized object, which occurred after Earth's iron had sunk to its core. This event scattered Earth's crust, creating a ring that eventually coalesced into the moon, which was once much closer to Earth. Imagine a stunning moonrise, 20 times larger in the sky—an awe-inspiring sight that would have transformed our nightscape.In this clip
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