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Crash Forms a Moon
A smaller space rock slams into a hot young planet. Melted rock is thrown into space, where it later comes together as a moon.
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In the picture
- The small orange space rock striking the planet
- The bright splash of melted rock at the impact point
- A glowing rock fragment arcing away into orbit
- A rounded clump of rocky pieces gathering beside the planet
Examples
- A hammer hitting wet mud can send mud droplets flying.
- Two clay balls pressed together can merge into one larger ball.
Key takeaways
- A giant impact can throw melted rock into orbit.
- Orbiting rock can gather over time into a moon.
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