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Craters don't hit moons. Craters are the results of meteorites hitting moons.

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What are the large indentions on the surface of the Moon?

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What happens to asteroids that make craters on the Moon?

The asteroids are destroyed on impact and their material becomes part of the Moon.


What cause the Moon's craters?

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How many craters are in the moon.?

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What are craters and why would they stay on an object?

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What are the large holes on the moon called?

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When are craters most visible on the moon?

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Who has more craters the earth or the moon?

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Where is moon craters?

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Why can you still see craters on the moon that were formed millions of years ago?

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Why are there crayters in the moon?

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How does the moon get craters?

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