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4600 BCE
Planetary Accretion
The collection of rock and dust into the formation of a planet. -
4500 BCE
Moon Formation
The formation of the moon began when a wandering planet crashed into Earth, eventually breaking into pieces and forming the moon. -
3800 BCE
Planetary Cooling
The cooling of the Earth's molten state, causing it to harden and become the solid it is today. -
3800 BCE
Era of Heavy Bombardment
This era was also known as the lunar cataclysm, where Earth was repetitively struck by huge meteors. -
1500 BCE
Core Formation
The formation of the Earth's core, which was composed mainly of iron.