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A lunar meteorite, NWA 12593, contains evidence of three ancient impacts that occurred approximately 3.5 billion years ago, linking collision histories across Earth, the Moon, and Vesta.
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Moon, Earth (northwest Africa), 4 Vesta
Who
Carolyn Crow, University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder) team
What
A lunar meteorite, NWA 12593, contains evidence of three ancient impacts that occurred approximately 3.5 billion years ago, linking collision histories across Earth, the Moon, and Vesta.
When
Sun, 14 Jun 2026 18:11:15 GMT · 4h 51m ago
Where
Moon, Earth (northwest Africa), 4 Vesta ·
Why
The meteorite preserves records of three separate collisions, with the oldest impact dating back about 3.5 billion years, offering insight into the early solar system's bombardment.
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This discovery provides concrete dates for significant asteroid impacts during Earth's early history, helping scientists understand how early life survived and providing new targets for planetary research. It suggests the bombardment did not fade quietly and continued into life's first chapters.
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- Health & Science4h 51m agoA lunar meteorite named NWA 12593 preserves records of three ancient impacts, linking collision histories across Earth, the Moon, and Vesta.Open article
- Health & Science4h 51m agoA lunar meteorite, NWA 12593, preserves records of three ancient impacts, with the oldest dated to roughly 3.5 billion years ago.Open article
- Health & Science4h 51m agoA lunar meteorite named NWA 12593 preserves records of three ancient impacts, providing insights into the collision histories of Earth, the Moon, and Vesta.Open article
- Health & Science4h 51m agoA lunar meteorite, NWA 12593, preserves records of three ancient impacts, including one dated roughly 3.5 billion years ago, linking collision histories across Earth, the Moon, and Vesta.Open article