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Due to the Moon's low gravity, it cannot hold in an atmosphere, meaning it cannot have weather. This means erosion cannot occur, making craters, footsteps, etc. never disappear. It also means it cannot rain at all on the Moon.
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∙ 15y agoThere is no erosion on the moon because there is no atmosphere therefore there is no wind or water to erode it
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What makes it possible to see the Moon from Earth?
to use ur eyes wow really -.-..... Light emitted by the Sun is reflected to Earth by the Moon's surface.
Why does the moon have more surface craters than the Earth does?
I'm no expert but id guess that earth (being a larger target) has been hit more then mercury. (here is where the guessing ends) but mercury is devoid of water Ware as earth has lots. their was once a time where earth was covered with impact craters. but over rain eroded them away. mercury has no rain so the craters will stay their for millions of years
Why isn't the earth cratered like the moon?
Weathering, volcanic action and plate tectonic action means that the surface of the Earth is constantly changing and meteor impact craters are eroded away . The surface of the moon is dead and there are no processes to remove the craters from its surface.
Does the moon have a gravitational force stronger than earth?
No. The Moon's mass is only about 1/81 of the Earth, and gravity is dependent on mass and distance. Lunar surface gravity is about 1/6 that of Earth beause the Moon's surface is closer to the center of mass.
How do you rag juniors?
Have their cars towed and place them on the surface of the moon. That will show them to mess with you.
In what sea on the Moon's surface did the Luna crash land in?
sea of rain
Why do craters last for millions of years on the surface of the moon?
Craters last for millions of years on the surface of the moon because the moon does not have an atmosphere. Saying this the moon does not have anything able to fill in the craters such as soil or rain.
Why do craters. Last for millions of years on the surface of the moon?
Craters last for millions of years on the surface of the moon because the moon does not have an atmosphere. Saying this the moon does not have anything able to fill in the craters such as soil or rain.
Why haven't the craters on the moon changed?
On Earth wind and rain cause erosion which changes the surface. The moon has no atmosphere thus nothing to cause change.
How much rain falls on the moon?
It does not rain on the moon.
Is there precipitation on the moon?
noPrecipitation such as rain and snow can not exist on the lunar surface because of the moon's lack of atmosphere however the word "precipitation" can also refer to meteors and asteroids hitting the moon and causing craters, so in that sense, there IS precipitation on the moon, just not in the form of rain or snow like on Earth.
Does it rain on a full moon?
The phases of the moon do not affect rain on Earth.
What are craters and why would they stay on an object?
Craters are depressions in a planet's or moon's surface caused when a meteor hits the surface. On the moon craters remain undisturbed because there are no environmental forces like wind and rain to disturb resulting shape of the crater.
Why can you stand on the earths surface but not the Moon's surface?
You can stand on the moon surface if you can get there
Why there is no rain on moon?
The moon has no atmosphere and no liquid water. Therefore it cannot have rain.
Why are the astrounaut foot print still on the moon?
There is no atmosphere on the moon, therefore there is no wind, rain, or snow. Since wind and rain changes the surface of the Earth, there is erosion, but on the moon any form of weather cannot happen, so the footprints of all the Apollo astronauts will remain for at least a few million years.
Why are there still footprints on the moon?
The lack of atmosphere means there is no wind, or rain, etc. to either erode or wash away the footprints. The only way for the footprints to be disturbed would be from an impact event, such as a meteor striking the moon's surface near the prints and disturbing the surface.
