answersLogoWhite

0

craters are formed on these moons the same way they were formed on our moon. asteroids randomly collided with the moons creating the craters hope this helps

-seagate0606

User Avatar

Wiki User

13y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

How does the number of craters on Phobos and Deimos suggest that these moons are very old?

Phobos and Deimos are the two moons of Mars. They are small and shaped irregularly. The surfaces are scarred by many large impact craters. This is why the moons are extremely old.


Is Phobos larger than Deimos?

Yes, Phobos is bigger than Deimos. Phobos mass is .00000018 and Deimos mass is .000000024. Phobos is 12X8 (miles) and Deimos is 7X6


Equals What are the names of Mars' moons?

Mars has two moons: Phobos and Deimos. Both moons are irregularly shaped and are thought to be captured asteroids from the asteroid belt.


What plant moon are Phobos and Deimos?

Phobos and Deimos are the moons of Mars.


What two moons orbits Mars?

phobos and deimos


Which moon is bigger from Mars?

The answer for this question is Phobos. Phobos is bigger than Deimos. Phobos and Deimos are the moons on Mars.


What do the moons Phobos and Deimos orbit?

The moons Phobos and Deimos revolve around the planet Mars.


When does Phobos and Deimos eclipse?

Deimos eclipse in March 4 2004. Phobos eclipse in March 7 2004.


Name the 2 satellite of mars?

The two moons of Mars are named Phobos and Deimos. Phobos is the larger and closer of the two, while Deimos is smaller and farther from Mars.


Who discover the two moons of mars phobos and deimos?

Asaph Hall in 1877 discovered them and call them Phobos & Deimos.


Are Phobos and Deimos similar?

Yes, Phobos and Deimos are similar in that they are both moons of Mars. However, they have differences in size, shape, and surface composition, with Phobos being the larger and closer moon compared to Deimos.


Which planet does Phobos orbit?

Phobos and Deimos are moons of Mars.