The Moon was born when Earth’s sister planet died in a violent collision: Scientists reveal tragic origin

New research suggests Earth's Moon formed from the catastrophic collision of our planet with its "sister" planet, Theia, born nearby. This "sibling" planet theory, supported by iron isotope evidence, explains the Moon's composition and Earth's stable tilt. The Moon is now seen as the last remnant of a lost world, offering insights into planetary formation.

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