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Where was the moon formed?

S F Singer, L W Bandermann

    Science (New York, N.Y.)
    |October 23, 1970
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    Lunar rocks show low volatile substances compared to Earth rocks. This suggests the Moon formed separately and was later captured by Earth, not formed in Earth

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    Area of Science:

    • Geochemistry
    • Planetary Science
    • Astronomy

    Background:

    • Volatile substances are significantly depleted in lunar surface rocks relative to terrestrial rocks.
    • Understanding the abundance of volatiles is key to deciphering planetary formation and evolution.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the implications of volatile depletion in lunar rocks.
    • To propose a formation and capture model for the Moon based on volatile abundance.

    Main Methods:

    • Comparative analysis of volatile content in lunar and terrestrial rock samples.
    • Modeling of accretion processes in the early solar nebula.

    Main Results:

    • Lunar surface rocks exhibit a markedly lower abundance of volatile substances than their terrestrial counterparts.

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  • A model of late accretion from a cooling solar nebula explains this observed depletion.

    • Conclusions:

    • The observed volatile depletion supports a model where the Moon accreted as an independent planet.
    • This model suggests the Moon was subsequently captured into Earth's orbit, rather than forming in situ.