How old is the Moon?

Probably about 4.5 billion years old, according to the giant impact hypothesis. In this explanation of the Moon's formation, it was made from the debris left over after the newly-formed Earth collided with a smaller planet.

For more information, see How did the Moon form?

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Author: Dave Owen

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