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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.
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∙ 15y agoScientists are not sure, although it appears that there are fewer craters on the near side than on the farside. On the near side, there are extensive "seas" which are probably the result of large lava flows. Did these lava flows erase lunar craters on the near side? This is unknowable at this time.
All of the Apollo landings were on the nearside, and no probes have landed on the far side of the Moon, so all we know about it is satellite photographs.
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Comment: The question is not complete, but I think it's about the idea that the Moon's crust is thinner on the side that faces Earth. That's probably the reason the "maria" (from volcanic activity) are on this side.
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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.
What is most common feature on the far side of the moon?
Craters.
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
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.
When are craters most visible on the moon?
Clear sky, full moon
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.
What is most common feature on the far side of the moon?
Craters.
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
What might be responsible for most of the craters on earth's moon?
The vast majority of lunar craters are caused by meteor impacts.
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
When are craters most visible on the moon?
Clear sky, full moon
How many eruptions did Craters of the Moon have?
Craters on the moon are not volcanic, they are impact craters.
What cause the Moon's craters?
The craters on the Moon are considered to be impact craters, caused by meteoroids striking the Moon.
How many craters are in the moon.?
There are 375 craters in the moon.....
Which of the Galilean moons reminds you most of Earth's moon Luna?
Maybe "Callisto", because it has lots of craters.Also, "Ganymede" looks like the Moon. It has craters and smoother areas where ice covers many craters. Unlike our Moon, it is the darker areas that have the most obvious craters.
What are the large holes on the moon called?
The large indentation on the surface of the moon areÊcalled craters. It is a circular depression in the surface of the moon and other solid body in the solar system.Ê
