Meteor uncovered missing solar planet
Scientists discovered a rare meteorite in the Sahara Desert in 2019, known as NWA 12774. It belongs to the ancient angrite group, which formed in the early stages of the solar system. Analyses of the crystals within it revealed traces of immense pressures, suggesting that its source is a massive celestial body up to 1,800 kilometers in size. It is believed to be a protoplanet or planetary embryo that was struck by a devastating collision, with parts possibly merging into planets like Earth. This discovery supports the likelihood of a lost world from the era of solar system formation, with remnants that still potentially exist around us.
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