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Asteroid's hitting the moon is a completely random event. However, if an asteroid was flying past the moon, gravity may pull it towards the surface.
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Why does the moon have more crators than the earth?
because earth has an atmosphere which makes asteroids burn up before they hit the ground but the moon has no atmosphere so it can't stop asteroids. also, the moon shields the earth from some asteroids.
What is the name of the things that hit the moon to make the craters?
The craters on the moon were formed by the impacts of asteroids and comets.
Are moon fragments part of a moon?
Moon fragments could be part of the moon as well as external bodies that have hit the lunar surface such as asteroids and meteorites.
Can asteroids hit California?
Yes. Asteroids can hit anywhere.
How do you know asteroids have hit the earth?
The evidence that asteroids have collided with earth before, depends on the surface. The way you can find this if there is unusual shapes in the ground( e.g. really deep ditch, that is too big for a human too dig).
Why does the moon have crators in it?
asteroids hit the moon
Has an asteroid hit the moon?
Many asteroids have hit the moon. That's why it's covered in craters.
Why has the moon got holes?
The moon has holes because it has been hit by asteroids
Why are Mercury and the Earth's moon so cratered?
Because in the past, just after the moon and Mercury was formed a lot of asteroids hit mercury and the moon.
How did the craters from on the moon?
Asteroids hit it a long time ago
Why does the moon have more crators than the earth?
because earth has an atmosphere which makes asteroids burn up before they hit the ground but the moon has no atmosphere so it can't stop asteroids. also, the moon shields the earth from some asteroids.
What is the name of the things that hit the moon to make the craters?
The craters on the moon were formed by the impacts of asteroids and comets.
Are moon fragments part of a moon?
Moon fragments could be part of the moon as well as external bodies that have hit the lunar surface such as asteroids and meteorites.
Can near earth asteroids crash into the moon?
Yes as a matter of fact they can hit the Moon. Take a look at the Moon through a telescope and you will see what I mean.
Can asteroids hit California?
Yes. Asteroids can hit anywhere.
Does asteroids have a moon?
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Why are there many craters?
Asteroids, meteors, comets, or some type of space rock that hit the Moon and causes the crater.
