NASA Discovers Largest New Crater on Moon
Summary
NASA has discovered a 222-meter-wide crater named MacGachin on the Moon, likely formed in spring 2024 by a comet or asteroid impact. Scientists say studying it could improve understanding of lunar geology and support future crewed moon missions.
Key Points
- NASA identified a huge new crater on the Moon, measuring about 222 meters wide and named MacGachin.
- Researchers believe it was created in spring 2024 by the impact of a comet or asteroid the size of a three- to six-story building.
- The crater was found by Robert Wagner while examining images from NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter.
- Scientists say the discovery will help study lunar geology and future human moon missions.
