The Moon may have formed in just five hours after giant impact

New computer simulations suggest the Moon may have formed in just a few hours after a major collision with Earth.

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This hypothesis challenges previous theories that proposed formation over months or years.

The impact would have had lasting consequences on our planet's evolution.

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