Asteroid Breakup Shaped Planets | Science News

A colossal asteroid breakup 800 million years ago may have triggered a cosmic storm that bombarded Earth, the Moon, and Mars, reshaping their geology and possibly influencing life. The shattered Eulalia asteroid family, flung by Jupiter’s gravity, sent debris cascading into inner solar system orbits — leaving the Moon’s surface as a preserved record while Earth’s restless crust erased most traces. Though direct evidence on Earth is scarce, the timing coincides with global cooling and biological upheaval, hinting at a cosmic link to Earth’s evolutionary history. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9dae21ee8b58e79d