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The Moon is far older than we thought, scientists say (www.independent.co.uk)

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[–] jmcs@discuss.tchncs.de 32 points 1 year ago (2 children)

I wouldn't call 40 millions years far older, it's basically the equivalent to a 3 months difference between two 30 year olds. If anything the amazing part is how we are able to determine this with such level of precision.

[–] blackbrook@mander.xyz 3 points 1 year ago

Yeah, it puts it in better perspective to say they changed the estimate from 4.44 to 4.46 billion years ago. "Far older" my ass.

[–] 1984 0 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

But we don't. Next month some other study will float around guessing how old the moon is.