New Supercomputer Simulation Sheds Light on Moon’s Origin

Why it was recommended

the simulation released last year of the hypothesized Earth-Theia moon formation is really cool

Recommendationthaumaturgy · Original2023-11

What it covers

A NASA and Durham University supercomputer simulation suggesting the Moon may have formed within hours of a giant impact between Earth and a Mars-sized body. It is one of the. It is for a general viewer who does not plan to take a prerequisite first.

Video details

Channel

NASA's Ames Research Center

Length

1 min 51 sec

Year

2022

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