The Moon Battered by Impacts

Synopsis

The Moon's origins are linked to a colossal impact between Earth and a Mars-sized body, a theory supported by many scientists. Research conducted over the past fifty years has utilized various methods to study the Moon, including the Apollo missions, which brought back lunar rocks, and modern satellites like NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter, which maps its surface. The Moon's composition and the geological events that created its distinctive light and dark patterns are explored, enhancing the understanding of its formation and evolution.