JOURNAL ARTICLE

Giant planets ran amok soon after Solar System's birth.

  • Published In: Sciencemag.org, 2024. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Applied Science & Technology Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Voosen, Paul 3 of 3

Abstract

New research suggests that the giant planets in our Solar System experienced a period of instability soon after its formation. This instability caused Jupiter's orbit to move closer to the Sun, while Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune were pushed outward. The gravitational effects of these planets also scattered smaller bodies, such as Pluto and other icy bodies, to the Kuiper belt and caused impacts in the inner Solar System. The exact timing of this instability is still debated, with some researchers suggesting it occurred just 60 million years after the Solar System's formation, while others propose an earlier date of 11 million years. Further research is needed to determine the precise timing and implications of this event. [Extracted from the article]

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  • Source:Sciencemag.org. 2024/04, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Geology
  • Publication Date:2024
  • Accession Number:176689801
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