For nearly 40 years the Moon has been thought to be created by debris released when something collided with Earth. However, a new study offers another idea. What if this was not the case and the Moon was an external space body which Earth's gravity happened to catch?

Earth snatched Moon from space and did not birth it, study suggests

Earth will soon get a second moon, but just for a few weeks. In fact, you might not be able to see it either. Towards the end of September, for less than two months, an asteroid will turn into a moon for our planet.

Earth will soon have two moons, just not in the way you think

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Earth snatched Moon from space and did not birth it, study suggests

Earth will soon have two moons, just not in the way you think