NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter Discovers a Newly Formed Crater on the Moon
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NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter has identified a 728-foot-wide crater on the Moon, formed in 2024, making it the largest newly formed crater ever recorded in the solar system. According to Science Daily, the impact significantly altered the surrounding lunar surface, creating a large cold zone and demonstrating the dramatic effects a single collision can have on the Moon’s landscape. Engadget notes that such an impact is rare, occurring approximately once a century. The discovery highlights the ongoing dynamic nature of the Moon’s surface and the ability of modern technology to detect even the most recent changes. No specific details about the origin of the impacting object were provided in the reports.
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