According to the giant-impact hypothesis or Theia Impact, the Moon Moon formed from the ejecta of a collision between the Earth and a protoplanet called Theia about 4.5 billion years ago.
A team of scientists recently suggests that the Earth’s core may bury the Theia’s fragments.
Theories related to what happened to the rest of Theia are still being argued. In this new study, scientists suggest that much of Theia’s mantle wound up in Earth’s mantle , forming what is now called the large low-shear-velocity provinces, LLSVPs—one beneath parts of the African continent and one beneath the Pacific Ocean .
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South Korean leader vows 'landing on the moon by 2030' - SpaceNews
SEOUL, South Korea — President Moon Jae-in of South Korea has vowed to launch the nation's first robotic lunar lander on a domestically developed rocket by 2030. Moon also said feasibility studies are underway for sending a spacecraft to Apophis, an asteroid that will pass near Earth in 2029.
These space exploration goals were unveiled, along with a set of other plans aimed at bolstering the nation's space development capabilities, during his March 25 speech at Naro Space Center in Goheung.
Over the Moon - The New York Times
SUNDAY PUZZLE — My impulse is to put a bright, happy photo on a column about a bright, happy puzzle, but that windblown little terrier in the gloaming seems a good choice today (although technically it's the backdrop that's more relevant). This poetic grid, our fourth Sunday from Olivia Mitra Framke, takes flight from its title, a common expression, and gives us a twist that will appeal to all of the night owls, werewolves and Olivia Mitra Framke fans.
I could wax rhapsodic over the moon for many nights, but I will just mention that we'll be under a full moon this weekend, the " Worm moon " of 2021. If you're getting your garden ready, consider using the moon's phases as a planting guide. And remember that early mammals were nocturnal (although that might have had something to do with hungry daytime dinosaurs) and that humans once commonly socialized and got things done in the moonlight, between two four-hour shifts of sleep.
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Distributing Energy on The Moon Could Just Be a Matter of Bending Sunlight
In less than three years, astronauts will return to the Moon for the first time since the Apollo Era. As part of the Artemis Program, the purpose is not only to send crewed missions back to the lunar surface to explore and collect samples.
This time around, there's also the goal of establishing vital infrastructure (like the Lunar Gateway and a Base Camp ) that will allow for "sustained lunar exploration."
A key requirement for this ambitious plan is the provision of power, which can be difficult in regions like the South Pole-Aitken Basin – a cratered region that is permanently-shadowed.
Songs About The Moon: The 15 Best Tracks for a Harvest Moon
The moon is one of the earth's greatest marvels. Throughout history, writers like Bob Dylan , David Bowie, Janis Joplin , and Neil Young have chosen to use the moon as the subject of their art. Whether they are trying to show how much they love someone or trying to express their loneliness, songwriters keep singing to the man on the moon.
While it is no secret that all genres have their fair share of moonlight serenades, here are the best 15 country songs about the moon to add to your playlist!
Exploring the Moon's Shadowed Regions Using Beamed Energy - Universe Today
In less than three years, astronauts will return to the Moon for the first time since the Apollo Era. As part of the Artemis Program, the purpose is not only to send crewed missions back to the lunar surface to explore and collect samples. This time around, there’s also the goal of establishing vital infrastructure (like the Lunar Gateway and a Base Camp ) that will allow for “sustained lunar exploration.”
A key requirement for this ambitious plan is the provision of power, which can be difficult in regions like the South Pole-Aitken Basin – a cratered region that is permanently-shadowed. To address this, a researcher from the NASA Langley Research Center named Charles Taylor has proposed a novel concept known as “ Light Bender .” Using telescope optics, this system would to capture and distribute sunlight on the Moon.
Moon native Khama Worthy set to step back into octagon at UFC 260 | TribLIVE.com
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