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The mare (seas) on the moon are large lava flows. They solidified relatively flat, giving them a higher degree of reflectivity than the surrounding rocky surface, hence they seen to "shine" more.

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Is mare found in both moon and mercury?

No, the term "mare" specifically refers to the dark, flat plains on the moon's surface formed by ancient volcanic activity. Mercury does not have lunar maria like the moon.


What are the broad flat plains on the moon?

The broad flat plains on the moon are called lunar maria. They are large dark areas on the moon's surface formed by ancient volcanic activity. Mare Tranquillitatis, Mare Imbrium, and Mare Serenitatis are some well-known lunar maria.


Which was formed first crater Tycho or mare Nubium?

Crater Tycho was formed first. It was created around 109 million years ago, during the period of the Moon's history known as the Copernican era. Mare Nubium, a lunar mare or plain, formed later as a result of volcanic activity around 3.9 billion years ago during the Imbrian era.


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What part of a moon is a Maria?

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How did the Luna Mare form?

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What are the two sides of the moon that can be found on the moon?

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Is mare crisium visible during a full moon?

Mare Crisium is illuminated from a few days after the New Moon until a few days after the Full Moon.


What are the mares of the moon?

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What are dark places on the moon called?

Dark places on the moon are called lunar maria, which are large, flat, dark-colored basaltic plains formed by ancient volcanic activity. These areas contrast with the brighter highlands on the moon's surface.


What are mare?

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Where is the seas tranquillity?

Mare Tranquillitatis (Latin for Sea of Tranquility) is a lunar mare that sits within the Tranquillitatis basin on the moon.