Artwork showing a theory for the Moons formation

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Artwork showing a theory for the Moons formation

Moons origin. Artwork of a large body colliding with a young Earth illustrating the impact theory of the formation of the Moon. In this theory, a giant, planet-sized object is thought to have col- lided with the Earth (the larger body) around 4.6 billion years ago. A mixture of terrestrial material and the colliding body would have been thrown into orbit around the Earth and later coalesced to form the Moon. Because this material would have jetted into space in a predominantly vaporised state, the impact hypothesis could explain both the Moons dearth of volatile elements and its slight enrichment in refractory (high melting point) elements

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Cosmology Lunar Moon Origin Planetary

EDITORS COMMENTS
This artwork depicts a fascinating theory on the origin of our Moon. According to the impact theory, which is beautifully illustrated here, a colossal celestial body collided with our young Earth approximately 4.6 billion years ago. The larger body, representing Earth itself, experienced an extraordinary collision with this planet-sized object. As depicted in this stunning piece of art, the violent impact caused a mixture of terrestrial material and fragments from the colliding body to be flung into space around our planet. Over time, these scattered particles gradually coalesced and formed what we now know as the Moon. One intriguing aspect explained by this hypothesis is why our lunar companion lacks volatile elements while being enriched in refractory elements with high melting points. As shown in this artwork, during the collision event, much of the material would have been vaporized and ejected into space before eventually condensing and solidifying to form the Moon. The intricate details captured in this image invite us to ponder upon one of humanity's greatest cosmic mysteries – how did our Moon come into existence? Through scientific exploration and artistic interpretation like that displayed here by Science Photo Library, we continue to unravel nature's secrets and deepen our understanding of planetary formation and cosmology.

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