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The Moon's Unique Size
- Our moon is uniquely large relative to Earth, unlike moons of other rocky planets or gas giants.
- This size and uniqueness make the moon one of the biggest mysteries in planetary science.
Moon Rocks Reveal Violent Past
- Apollo mission moon rock samples challenged the theory that the moon formed gradually from dust.
- Findings suggested a cataclysmic event created a molten magma ocean on the moon's surface.
Holding Moon Rock
- Darby Dyer, an undergraduate, recalls holding a lunar rock sample for the first time and being amazed.
- The experience connected her personally to the Apollo missions and the moon’s history.