Pāhonoa te oro

But one of the most important events was still to come. A massive object — about the size of Mars — collided with Earth. The impact was catastrophic. Debris was launched into space, orbiting the planet. Over time, this debris came together… forming the Moon. This event changed everything. The Moon stabilized Earth’s rotation… controlled the tides… and helped shape the conditions for life. Without it… we might not be here.