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New Theories Challenge Moon's Formation: A Single Catastrophe?
10/5/2025
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- The Moon may have formed by immediate orbital placement around Earth, not debris.
- The Theia collision theory remains unclear, prompting new models of Earth–Moon formation.
- Habitability depends on planetary history and material acquisition, not only distance from stars.
- Isotopic similarities between Earth and the Moon support a single catastrophic event.
