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Webb just spotted a carbon-rich moon factory 625 light-years away, revealing how moons like ours may have first taken shape.

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Our solar system has been around for 4.6 billion years. While that sounds like a long time, it's ...