The Moon was once covered in a boiling ‘magma ocean’ and formed after ancient planet slammed into Earth

THE moon was once covered in a sea of boiling lava, experts say – and they have uncovered new evidence that lends itself to another theory.

In addition to boasting a “magma ocean,” the Moon was likely formed after an ancient planet smashed into Earth.

AlamySoil samples from the lunar south pole indicate the Moon was once covered in a boiling “magma ocean” that cooled into a white rock called ferroan anorthosite[/caption]

The new evidence comes courtesy of Pragyan, a rover...