Theories of How the Moon Formed
The Moon has fascinated humans for centuries, and its origin story is equally intriguing. Here, we'll dive into the major theories: from the Giant Impact Hypothesis 🌍⛏️ to Capture Theory and more.
Giant Impact Hypothesis
This leading theory suggests that a Mars-sized body, named Theia, collided with the early Earth. The debris ejected from this impact eventually coalesced, forming our Moon.
Capture Theory
Another intriguing theory proposes that the Moon was formed elsewhere in the solar system and was later captured by Earth's gravitational pull.
Fission Theory
In this theory, the Moon was once part of Earth but split off early in our planet's history due to rapid rotation.