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Why does the far side of the moon has many craters than the near side of the moon?
Because the near side is protected somewhat by the earth.
Are there more craters on the far side of the moon to protect the telescope then on near side?
yes
Why are there two craters on the far side of the moon?
There can be craters anywhere on the moon, not just the side we see
How is the far side of the moon different from the side you see?
Almost all the maria are on the near side. The far side is mostly just craters.
Which side of the moon has most craters?
The moon has a geosynchronous rotation as it orbits the earth, meaning the same side of the moon always faces the earth. The side we don't ever see from earth is known as the "far" side of the moon. The far side has more craters because it is not protected from debris by the earth.
Which side of the moon has more craters?
The "darkside" or the part of the Moon that does not face the Earth has the most craters.
How is the face of the moon that is towards earth different from the far side?
The near side of the Moon is the one we see; maria (seas), highlands, craters, and mountains. The far side is much different. The far side is more mountainous, with fewer obvious craters and very few plains or flat areas.
What is most common feature on the far side of the moon?
Craters.
How old are the moons craters?
The number of craters on the moon are too many to count. Approximately 300,000 craters with diameters of 1 km or more are visible from ground based telescopes. High-definition photographs from lunar probes reveal millions of craters. Extreme closeups show countless microscopic craters.
Why might more craters be present on far side of the moon than on the side of the moon facing earth?
The Moon's crust may be thicker on the far side. So there was less volcanic activity. So there is less lava to cover up craters. Lava flows form the "maria" which are much more in evidence on the side facing Earth.
How many percent illuminated is full moon?
There are two separate things that need to be addressed. One is the surface area of the Moon. The other is the surface area of the NEAR SIDE of the Moon. As a sphere in space, the Moon is always 50% illuminated, except during lunar eclipses. The phases of the Moon measure what percentage of the NEAR SIDE of the Moon is illuminated. At the new moon, none of the near side is lit up; at the full moon, 100% of the near side is illuminated.
How are mercury and earths moon the same?
Mercury looks a lot like the far side of the moon. It is lifeless and littered with countless craters.
