Formation of the universe
Universe formed, matter and stars emerged.
Timeline
- ~13.8 billion years ago: Big Bang; universe begins expanding from an extremely hot, dense state.
- ~13.6 billion years ago: First stars form; nuclear fusion begins producing heavier elements such as carbon and oxygen.
- ~13.5 billion-13 billion years ago: First galaxies form.
Happening elsewhere at the time
Nothing found.
Early Formation series
- Formation of the universe
- Formation of the Solar System
- Formation of the Earth