Sharmila Kuthunur
Sharmila Kuthunur

Sharmila Kuthunur

[Sharmila Kuthunur](https://sharmilakuthunur.com/) is a Seattle-based science journalist focusing on astronomy and space exploration. Her work has also appeared in _Scientific American_, Space.com, and _Astronomy_, among other publications. She earned a master's degree in journalism from Northeastern University in Boston. Follow her on BlueSky: [@skuthunur.bsky.social](https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbsky.app%2Fprofile%2Fskuthunur.bsky.social&data=05%7C02%7CAmanda.Onion%40aenetworks.com%7C5a1ae8c4aa154038a0f508dd30dd4c69%7Cf7288ab1d50847bab3347331cff3374c%7C1%7C0%7C638720449259273241%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=uVJBV6kCsfdEXD5DYw2RWLowUWpc%2FguSC52JPV49WFE%3D&reserved=0 "https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbsky.app%2Fprofile%2Fskuthunur.bsky.social&data=05%7C02%7CAmanda.Onion%40aenetworks.com%7C5a1ae8c4aa154038a0f508dd30dd4c69%7Cf7288ab1d50847bab3347331cff3374c%7C1%7C0%7C638720449259273241%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=uVJBV6kCsfdEXD5DYw2RWLowUWpc%2FguSC52JPV49WFE%3D&reserved=0")

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Illustration of an asteroid or comet striking the surface of the Earth, created on July 19, 2015.
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7 Major Asteroids Strikes in Earth’s History

Early in its existence, massive asteroids smashed into Earth with lasting consequences for our planet’s geology and life.

A 2017 composite image of the moon.
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How Old Is the Moon?

Despite its timeless appearance, the moon has not always been in Earth's orbit, and scientists continue to investigate its true age.