[AndrewC]

Well wildly elliptical or not, something Mars-sized is theorized to have caused the Moon. Was its orbit circular? If not where did it come from? If it was why did it hit the earth and where are the pieces? Note: Physicist does not accept the currently accepted version of the Moon's formation. Is he an idiot?

[Junior]

Of course he's not an idiot. The collision theory of the Moon's formation is not set in stone. I happen to subscribe to it, but the minute something better comes along I'll change my position. Ain't science grand?