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Does the moon look smaller tonight? Here's why a 'micromoon' rises
The moon's orbit is elliptical, or oval-shaped, meaning as its distance from our planet changes, its apparent size changes, ...
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The 6 Most Interesting Facts About the Moon
Because the Moon is over a quarter the diameter of Earth, the Earth-Moon system is often cited as the pairing in our Solar System that is the closest to being a double planet. How ...
Two Grand Canyon-size valleys on the far side of the moon formed within 10 minutes, scientists say
Two Grand Canyon-size features on the far side of the moon were likely formed in about 10 minutes after an unknown object slammed into the moon 3.8 billion years ago.
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Expert reveals what would happen if 'city destroying' asteroid hit the Moon instead of Earth
An expert has revealed what would happen if the 'city destroying' Asteroid 2024 YR4 hits the Moon instead of Earth.
How an Asteroid Hit the Moon and Made Two 'Grand Canyons'
A colossal impact billions of years ago carved out the canyons that rival the most breathtaking features here on Earth in a ...
Grand Canyons on the Moon Were Made in a Matter of Minutes
Scientists proposed an explanation for the formation of Vallis Schrödinger and Vallis Planck near the lunar south pole, which ...
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Two Grand Canyon-size valleys on the far side of the moon formed within 10 minutes, scientists say
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