NASA scan discovers new, 'once in a century' Moon crater
Summary
NASA has identified a massive new Moon crater named McGetchin, believed to have formed in spring 2024 after an impact from a comet or asteroid. Scientists say impacts of this size happen only once in a century or longer on the Moon, and the find could help future lunar missions.
Key Points
- NASA researchers discovered a recently formed Moon crater called McGetchin, measuring 730 feet (222 meters) wide.
- The crater is believed to have been created in spring 2024 by a comet or asteroid impact.
- NASA scientist Robert Wagner noticed the crater in a new scan from the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter.
- A study in Science Advances says it is the largest new crater ever discovered in the solar system.
