The Universe: The Creation of the Moon (S1, E5) | Full Episode | History

The moon has comforted man for thousands of years. It's been everything from a god to a compass, and the only cosmic body human beings have ever visited. See more in Season 1, Episode 5, "The Moon."

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Chapters:
0:00 Our Unique Moon in the Solar System
4:30 The Harsh Lunar Environment
9:00 Impact Craters and Lunar Maria
14:27 The Moon's Influence on Earth
18:39 Early Theories of Lunar Origin
23:25 Problems with Early Formation Theories
30:41 Apollo Missions and Moon Rock Analysis
37:43 The Giant Impact Theory

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