Asteroid collision 800 million years ago left marks on the Moon, Mars and Earth

Scientists believe a major collision in the main Asteroid Belt around 800 million years ago triggered a prolonged bombardment of debris across the Solar System, leaving traces on the Moon, Mars and Earth. Researchers are now investigating whether the intensified impacts could have influenced Earth's climate and the evolution of life. The findings link three separate worlds to a single ancient cosmic event.

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🔬 Science Earth and Moon photographed together from 500,000 kilometres away PAP Nauka · 2d ago 🔬 Science Asteroid breakup 800 million years ago bombarded the inner Solar System with debris Universe Today · 8d ago 🔬 Science NASA's Perseverance rover uncovers 4-billion-year-old impact evidence at Jezero Crater Universe Today · 9d ago