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Rare lunar meteorite was smacked three times before finally hitting Earth
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Rare lunar meteorite was smacked three times before finally hitting Earth

A fascinating lunar meteorite, known as NWA 12593, discovered in Mali, tells a story of cosmic collisions over billions of years. This unique specimen is one of only 53 known lunar breccias, formed from multiple impacts on the moon. Researchers found evidence of three significant impacts, including one that occurred around 3.5 billion years ago, coinciding with early life on Earth. Understanding this meteorite helps us piece together the chaotic history of our solar system.
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