Dating the Solar System's orbital changes with enstatite meteorites

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,