Animation of the potential Moon-forming collision shown in Figures 2(a)–(d). Colors as in Figures 1 and 2. Theia remains largely intact after the impact, causing the bulk of the impactor to recollide, with a small fraction remaining in a debris disk, similar to strengthless scenarios.

(An animation of this figure is available in the online article.)

(An animation of this figure is available.)

The video/animation of this figure is available in the online journal.