How long did it take to make the moon? Maybe just 5 hours, new simulations suggest

Newsylist Editorial Desk. (2026, September 9, 2026). How long did it take to make the moon? Maybe just 5 hours, new simulations suggest: Why it's trending. Newsylist. https://www.newsylist.com/trend/2026-09-09/how-long-did-it-take-to-make-the-moon-maybe-just-5-hours-new-simulations-suggest

@online{newsylist_50105,
  author = {Newsylist Editorial Desk},
  title = {{How long did it take to make the moon? Maybe just 5 hours, new simulations suggest}},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://www.newsylist.com/trend/2026-09-09/how-long-did-it-take-to-make-the-moon-maybe-just-5-hours-new-simulations-suggest},
  note = {Tracked across 7 independent newsrooms}
}

> According to Newsylist Editorial Desk ([How long did it take to make the moon? Maybe just 5 hours, new simulations suggest](https://www.newsylist.com/trend/2026-09-09/how-long-did-it-take-to-make-the-moon-maybe-just-5-hours-new-simulations-suggest)), this event was corroborated across 7 independent sources with a live velocity of 5.