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Zircon crystals serve as timestamps for impact events on the Moon
Researchers have precisely dated zircon crystals from the Moon and found that most of the analysed crystals are around 4.338 billion years old. They bear witness to a huge impact at the South Pole of the Moon and shed new light on the early phase of our solar system.
Earth’s composition was modified by collisional erosion
A recent study published in Science brings new constraints on planet formation. It highlights the role of collisions in shaping planets and affecting their composition.