Apollo Lunar Rocks Reveal Moon's Age to be Older Than Previously Thought

Lunar rocks collected during the Apollo 14 mission have been used to determine the moon's age.
The age determination was made possible by dating tiny zircon crystals in the lunar rocks using the uranium-lead dating technique.
The moon is approximately 4.51 billion years old, 40 to 140 million years older than previously estimated.

Recent studies on lunar rocks collected during the Apollo missions have provided new insights into the age of the moon. The rocks, which were brought back to Earth during the Apollo 14 mission, contain tiny zircon crystals. These crystals were formed soon after the moon's creation, making them ideal for age determination. Using advanced dating techniques, scientists have been able to determine that these crystals, and therefore the moon itself, are approximately 4.51 billion years old. This suggests that the moon is about 40 to 140 million years older than previously thought. The new age estimate aligns with the theory that the moon was formed from debris left over after a Mars-sized body collided with Earth. The dating of the zircon crystals was conducted using a technique known as uranium-lead dating. This method involves measuring the ratio of uranium to lead in the crystals. As uranium decays into lead over time, the ratio can be used to determine the age of the crystals. The findings from this study provide valuable insights into the early history of our solar system and the processes that led to the formation of the moon.

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Rock collected by Apollo reveals moon's true age

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Crystals in Apollo Lunar Rocks Reveal the Moon’s True Age

SciTechDaily SciTech Daily Tuesday, 15 February 2022 00:00
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The Moon is 40 Million Years Older Than We Thought

Universe Today Fraser Cain Tuesday, 15 February 2022 00:00
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