When Earth "Ate" A Planet

Synopsis

Lunar rocks collected during the Apollo missions provide critical insights into the origin of Earth's moon, revealing a formation process that challenges conventional theories. "When Earth 'Ate' A Planet" explores the hypothesis that a Mars-sized body, often referred to as Theia, collided with the early Earth, leading to the creation of the moon. This episode, produced by Complexly for PBS Digital Studios, examines the implications of this cosmic event on the development of our planet and its unique satellite.