Lunar geologic timescale
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The lunar geologic timescale divides the history of Earth's Moon into five generally recognized periods: the Copernican, Eratosthenian, Imbrian, Nectarian, and Pre-Nectarian. The boundaries of this ti
Ancient rift valleys – closeup (artist's concept)
Full Moon 2010
Eratosthenian
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The Eratosthenian period in the lunar geologic timescale runs from 3.2 billion years ago to 1.1 billion years ago. It is named after the crater Eratosthenes, which displays characteristics typical of
Lunar geologic timescale
…The lunar geologic timescale (or selenological timescale) divides the history of Earth's Moon into five generally recognized periods: the Copernican, Eratosthenian, Imbrian (Late and Early epochs), Nectarian, and Pre-Nectarian. The boundaries of this time scale are related to large impact events that have modified…
Macrobius
Hausen
Olcott
Kirkwood