New research suggests that at some point about 4.51 billion years ago, Earth formed a celestial object called the Moon, a discovery that has important implications for understanding the origin and evolution of life on Earth.

By studying rock samples from Earth, the researchers found elements similar to those found on the moon. These elements include silicon, aluminum, iron, magnesium, potassium, sodium, calcium, zinc, and more. These are the main components that make up the moon. In addition, the scientists also found some special minerals, such as olivine, pyroxene and plagioclase, which are also important components of the moon.

These findings suggest that the moon formed about 4.51 billion years ago and that it is closely related to the earth. Therefore, this provides new clues for exploring the origin between the earth and the moon, and also provides important reference information for future interstellar travel and exploration missions.

In the process, researchers have come up with a number of hypotheses to explain how the moon formed. One hypothesis is that about 4.51 billion years ago, matter within the solar system began to clump together to form a huge nebula. Over time, this nebula gradually cooled and collapsed into a planet. However, due to the influence of other objects in the solar system, the moon eventually formed a separate celestial body, and its distance from other planets also changed.

Another hypothesis is that about 4.51 billion years ago, an asteroid or comet in the Solar System hit the Earth, causing massive volcanic eruptions and earthquakes. These events caused the plates in the Earth's crust to shift, creating the Earth and other celestial bodies that we see today. Although this theory may sound bizarre, it could explain why certain features of the Moon differ from those of Earth.

Overall, the latest research shows that the Moon is a very unique celestial body that has played an important role in the evolution of life on Earth. By studying the Moon, we can better understand the origin and development of Earth and other celestial bodies.