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no one knows exactly how the moon was formed for sure, but the most accepted theory is that the moon formed a long time ago from a collision between a `mars` sized body and the Earth. Around 4.5 billion years ago the solar system was in its infancy and there was still a lot of debris in orbit around the sun. Over time, this clumped together to form the planets and moons, through a lot of collisions. It is thought that a Mars sized body smashed into what would become the Earth (which would have been very unlike the Earth we know today). The object would have ripped apart, nearly ripping the Earth apart also, but over time the debris is thought to have recollected as it went into orbit around the Earth to become the moon.
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What is Pluto's origin?
Pluto was one of Neptune's moons that somehow escaped its orbit.
What do most scientists believe is the origin of the moons?
Scientist theorize that a planet-sized object collided with earth and the moon formed
Objects that orbit planets?
Planetary moons, artificial satellites, space debris, and dust particles are some examples of objects that can orbit planets. These objects can have various shapes, sizes and orbital characteristics depending on their origin and location relative to the planet.
What piece of evidence suggests that the Martian moons did not form with Mars?
The irregular shape and low density of the Martian moons, Phobos and Deimos, suggest that they were not formed with Mars. Instead, it is more likely that they are captured asteroids that were gravitationally pulled into orbit around Mars.
What evidence provides support for the nebular theory?
.can't explain the origin of the cloud .how would cloud stick together? .some planets and moons spin backwards
Does our moon have the same elements as mar's moons?
Mars has two moons, Phobos and Deimos. Their origin and composition are uncertain. One theory is impact disruption, similar to current theories regarding Earth's own moon's origin. Phobos appears to have a porous interior, suggesting phyllosilicates and other minerals known from Mars Another theory is asteroid capture, but their orbital characteristics are unusual for captured objects. Also, while visible and near-infared spectral anaysis of the moons is consistent with outer belt asteriods, infared spectral analysis of phobos is not consistent with meterorites of any kind. Please see the Related Link below for further information.
What are the moons of Mars believed to be?
The moons of Mars, Phobos and Deimos, are believed to be captured asteroids from the asteroid belt. Their irregular shapes and small sizes suggest that they are not formed from the same processes as larger moons, indicating a different origin. Both moons are composed of carbon-rich rock and ice, supporting the theory of their asteroid-like nature. Their orbits and surface characteristics align with those of other small celestial bodies in the solar system.
HHow many moons do the planets have?
Answer: Pluto has 3 moons Neptune has 13 moons (some websites say it only has 8 moons) Uranus has 27 moons (some websites say it has 15 moons, 58, moons or 21 moons) Saturn has 47 moons (some websites say it has 18 moons, 30 moons or 61 moons) Jupiter has 63 moons (some websites say it has 16 moons, 28 moons or 60 moons) Mars has 2 moons Earth has 1 moon Venus has 0 moons Mercury has 0 moons
Does Jupiter's moons have moons?
Jupiter's moons do not have moons. No moon in the Solar System has a moon orbiting it.
How many moons do the outer planets have?
Jupiter 63 known moons, Saturn 60 known moons, Uranus 27 known moons, Neptune 13 known moons and Pluto (no longer classed as a planet) 3 known moons.
Are the moons on mercury key moons?
Mercury does not have any moons.
What are blood moons?
blood moons are moons that look red
