The Moon Is Older Than We Thought: New Research Reveals the Moon’s Fiery Origins

Future Space

Discover how scientists uncovered the Moon’s fiery volcanic past and revised its age to 4.43–4.51 billion years! Using zircon crystals as nature’s timekeepers, researchers found that the Moon’s crust melted and reformed multiple times due to intense tidal forces and volcanic eruptions. These groundbreaking findings not only solve long-standing mysteries about the Moon but also reveal new insights about the early Solar System and Earth’s evolution. Watch the full video for all the details and fascinating science behind this discovery!

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