How do scientists think the moon was formed?

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Chemistry

Xander Farley

11 March, 10:56

How do scientists think the moon was formed?

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Leanna Leon · Answer 1

The giant impact hypothesis suggests that the moon was created when a astronomical body around the size of mars struck the earth around 4.5 million years ago.

Aracely Bowen · Answer 2

The standard giant-impact hypothesis suggests the Mars-sized body, called Theia, impacted Earth, creating a large debris ring around Earth, which then accreted to form the Moon.