Where did Earth's moon come from?

Anonymous

∙ 16y ago

Updated: 8/16/2019

It is believed to have formed around 4.5 billion years ago, following a collision between Earth and another planet (tentatively called Theia). This is thought to have thrown around half of Theia's mass into orbit around the Earth, which then coalesced into the Moon.

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What does the earths moon mean?

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What is the name of the earths planet moon?

the moon

What has the greatest effect on earths tides?

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Is the earths moon a girl or boy?

Neither it is a moon!

What is the atmosphere of the earths moon?

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Which out of the moon or the sun is more attracted to the earths ocean?

The moon has a greater effect than the sun on the earths oceans.

Is it true the moon has a moon on it?

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What shadow is bigger the Moon's umbra or earths umbra?

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How many earths fit across the moon?

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How does the moon and the sun effect the earths oceans?

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Is there any food on earths moon?

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