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Theia (hypothetical planet)

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A long time ago, a planet hit Earth.

Big Splash Theia.gif
Big Splash Theia.gif
This planet was called Theia. It was a big world. The crash sent bits into space. Those bits made our Moon. Now we have a Moon in the sky! Can you see the Moon tonight?

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