Crystals brought back by Apollo astronauts indicate true age of the moon

More than four billion years ago a giant object the size of Mars crashed into the Earth, causing a piece to break off of the early Earth and form the moon

Crystals brought back by astronauts suggest the Moon is 40 million years older than scientists thought (Danny Lawson/PA)

Mon, 23 Oct, 2023 - 13:06

Nina Massey, PA Science Correspondent

Crystals brought back by Apollo astronauts in 1972 suggest the moon is 40 million years older than scientists thought, according to new research.

More than four billion years ago a giant object the size of Mars crashed into the Earth, causing a piece to break off of the early Earth and form the moon.