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Planetary scientists reveal how the Earth and Moon actually formed
Over 4.6 billion years ago, Earth took shape from a spinning cloud of dust and gas surrounding the young sun. Tiny particles ...
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The Moon Is Moving Away From Earth, And The Effects Are Visible
Apparently, it’s moving further away from the Earth each year. At an annual rate of 3.82 centimeters, the moon's creeping ...
Viral ‘Smiley Face Moon’ claim has some truth, but expect a twisted version
A planetary alignment early Friday morning could resemble a celestial smiley face—depending on where you’re looking from and ...
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What Happened To The Planet That Earth "Ate"?
Originally, the hypothesis was that Theia gave the Earth a glancing blow, and the proto-Earth and Theia lost pieces ending up ...
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Earth's Rotation Is Slowing Down, And It Could Explain Why We Have Oxygen
Ever since its formation around 4.5 billion years ago, Earth's rotation has been gradually slowing down, and its days have ...
Saturn: Facts about the ringed planet
With its beautiful rings, Saturn may be the most stunning planet in the solar system. It is the sixth planet from the sun and ...