The moon's largest crater didn't form in the way we thought

New ScientistWednesday, October 8, 2025 at 4:00:15 PM
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The moon's largest crater didn't form in the way we thought
Recent findings suggest that the South Pole-Aitken basin, the moon's largest crater, was formed by an impact from the north rather than the south, challenging previous assumptions. This revelation is significant as it could reshape our understanding of lunar geology and the moon's history. NASA's upcoming mission aims to investigate this phenomenon further, potentially uncovering new insights about the moon's formation and evolution.
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