A lunar meteorite found in northwest Africa has been shown to record evidence of an asteroid impact on the Moon 3.5 billion years ago, matching independently dated impacts on Earth and on the asteroid 4 Vesta from the same period, at the moment life on Ea
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"A lunar meteorite found in northwest Africa has been shown to record evidence of an asteroid impact on the Moon 3.5 billion years ago, matching independently dated impacts on Earth and on the asteroid 4 Vesta from the same period, at the moment life on Ea" is generating significant coverage in the Science category, with 3 articles from 3 distinct sources tracked by PULSE so far.
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Coverage (3)
- A Piece of the Moon Found in Africa Records a Giant Lunar Impact From the Dawn of Life on Earth ZME Science · 7h ago
- Moon Impact 3.5 Billion Years Ago Hints at Hidden Era of Solar System Yahoo · 7h ago
- A lunar meteorite found in northwest Africa has been shown to record evidence of an asteroid impact on the Moon 3.5 billion years ago, matching independently dated impacts on Earth and on the asteroid 4 Vesta from the same period, at the moment life on Ea Space Daily · 7h ago
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