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NASA finds large new Moon crater
NASA has discovered a massive recently-formed crater on the surface of the Moon, known as "McGithin." Its estimated diameter is about 222 meters. It was formed in the spring of 2024 as a result of a lunar collision with a comet or asteroid the size of a building, composed of three to six layers. This event is considered rare, as such a large impact is believed to occur on the Moon once every century or more. The crater was identified through the analysis of images captured by the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO). It is the largest recently-formed crater discovered in the solar system, and studying it helps improve our understanding of lunar geology, thereby aiding preparations for future crewed missions.
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