Dating the Solar System's orbital changes with enstatite meteorites
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London, UK (SPX) Apr 17, 2024
New research pinpoints the timeline of the Solar System's giant planets moving into their current orbits, showing these changes occurred between 60-100 million years after the Solar System formed. This shift is crucial for understanding events like the formation of the Moon. A team from the University of Leicester, utilizing a combination of simulation, observation, and meteorite analysis,