Artwork of the Earth 4 billion years ago
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Artwork of the Earth 4 billion years ago
Early Earth. Artwork of the Earth about 4 billion years ago, as seen from the Moon. The Earths surface is covered with clouds, indicating the presence of an atmosphere with a warm & humid climate. In the background are blue wisps of gas and dust which are being blown away by the solar wind, a stream of charged particles from the newly-born Sun. The Earth and the other objects in the solar system formed from a disk of gas and dust. Parts of this cloudy disk condensed, the particles within it being drawn together through gravitational attraction. The Moon at this time was much closer to the Earth than it is today
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This artwork takes us back in time, approximately 4 billion years ago, to witness the early Earth as seen from the Moon. The image showcases a vibrant and dynamic planet covered with clouds, indicating the presence of a warm and humid climate. It is truly awe-inspiring to imagine how our world has evolved over such an immense span of time. In the background of this mesmerizing scene, we can observe ethereal blue wisps of gas and dust being blown away by the solar wind – a stream of charged particles emanating from our newly-born Sun. This celestial dance highlights the intricate interplay between cosmic forces that shaped not only our planet but also other objects within our solar system. The artwork reminds us that both Earth and its neighboring celestial bodies were formed from a disk composed of gas and dust. As parts of this cloudy disk condensed, gravitational attraction drew together countless particles, ultimately giving rise to what we now call home. It is worth noting that during this ancient era depicted in the image, our Moon was much closer to Earth than it is today. This fact adds another layer of fascination as we contemplate how different life on Earth must have been at that time. Science Photo Library's remarkable print allows us to marvel at these scientific wonders while appreciating their artistic representation. It serves as a poignant reminder of humanity's insatiable curiosity about our origins and underscores the beauty inherent in understanding how our world came into existence.
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