Evolution of the Moon

An illustration depicts the formation of the Moon approximately 4.5 billion years ago.

Real satellite imagery, as well as simulations, explore how Earth's moon has changed over time. This video looks at how the moon likely formed about 4.5 billion years ago, how impacts from large objects formed craters, and how additional impacts from smaller objects continue to cause cratering.

(Source: DCMP)

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Keywords:
astronomy

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  • Evolution of the Moon

    Type:
    Video
    Format:
    Streaming
    Accommodations:
    English Audio Descriptions - Visual, English Captions - Auditory, Spanish Audio Descriptions - Visual, Spanish Captions - Auditory
    Languages:
    English, Spanish
    License:
    DCMP Membership
    Author:
    PBS Learning Media
    Length:
    2 minutes