35 fascinating facts about the Moon
January 26, 2021 |
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It s the only place outside the Earth where humans have stepped foot. Discover interesting facts about the Moon.
Planet Earth only has one satellite - the Moon.
It s our nearest neighbor, even though it is around 240,000 miles (385,000 kilometers) away from us.
The Moon has always enchanted humans, inspiring scientists and artists alike. Why? Maybe because it is intrinsically connected with our world.
Take a look at the most surprising facts about the Moon.
1. The Moon formed 4.51 billion years ago, and around 50 million years after the birth of the Solar System;
2. The origin of the Moon is not unanimous among the scientific community. Nevertheless, the prevailing theory is that both the Earth and the Moon system formed after a giant clash of a Mars-sized body with the proto-Earth that blasted material into Earth s orbit and then formed the Moon;