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Did a giant object collide with Earth to form the moon? - Space

The popularity of the giant-impact hypothesis can be attributed to the multiple lines of evidence supporting the impact scenario.

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By Micah Hanks

Wednesday, October 21, 2026 · 2h ago

Did a giant object collide with Earth to form the moon? - Space

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