Tiny rocks on Earth reveal the secrets of Jupiter’s birth: The hidden link between the distant planets

Scientists have pinpointed Jupiter’s birth to 4.6 billion years ago, a mere 1.8 million years after the solar system’s formation. This discovery, gleaned from studying chondrules within meteorites, reveals Jupiter’s early influence. The giant planet’s rapid growth triggered violent collisions, leaving a lasting imprint on the solar system’s development.