There are other ways to get a moon.
Even if the collision theory is correct, it's not the only way for a moon to form. A moon formed out of the same planetary disk or captured would serve the same purpose.
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- Our's is a rare Moon?
- A late Moon maybe?
- Certainly an Earth-impactor Moon formation theory stretches credulity.
- re: Certainly an Earth-impactor Moon formation theory stretches credulity. - Most logical though.
- What do you suggest instead?
- There are other ways to get a moon.
- Certainly an Earth-impactor Moon formation theory stretches credulity.
- A late Moon maybe?