Reports put new spin on story of moon's creation
Wednesday, October 17, 2012 - 19:30
in Astronomy & Space
Studies shed new light on the massive collision that planetary scientists believe led to the moon's birth. But will we ever know which theory is correct?Scientists may never know exactly how the moon and Earth were formed some 4.5 billion years ago, but this week their understanding of the cataclysmic event made a significant leap forward.