Rays
shooting stars
These fine radial streaks are simply refered to as rays. They are formed from the ejecta from the explosion, from the Moon being hit at high speed. You may see Related Links for more information on crater rays.
One name of a crater on the moon is Tycho. Tycho Crater is a prominent lunar impact crater with a diameter of about 85 kilometers and is located in the southern highlands of the moon. It is easily recognizable due to its bright rays that extend across the lunar surface.
The bright spots on the moon are usually impact craters where the sunlight reflects off the exposed lunar surface. These craters are formed when a meteorite or asteroid crashes into the moon, creating a depression on the surface. The bright appearance comes from the way sunlight interacts with the material in and around the crater.
No. A crater is a depression in the ground created by an impact or explosion. The moon is an object in orbit around Earth. It is believed to have formed when another planet collided with Earth early in its history, but this impact did not leave a crater.
they are rays
They are rays
They are called "rays" and were created by ejecta (material thrown out of the crater by the meteor impact).
They are called "rays" and were created by ejecta (material thrown out of the crater by the meteor impact).
shooting stars
Rays
These fine radial streaks are simply refered to as rays. They are formed from the ejecta from the explosion, from the Moon being hit at high speed. You may see Related Links for more information on crater rays.
One name of a crater on the moon is Tycho. Tycho Crater is a prominent lunar impact crater with a diameter of about 85 kilometers and is located in the southern highlands of the moon. It is easily recognizable due to its bright rays that extend across the lunar surface.
mountainous crater regions and the light colored ray systems of a few impact craters
The bright spots on the moon are usually impact craters where the sunlight reflects off the exposed lunar surface. These craters are formed when a meteorite or asteroid crashes into the moon, creating a depression on the surface. The bright appearance comes from the way sunlight interacts with the material in and around the crater.
There is a "Herschel Crater" on our own Moon; on Mimas; and on the planet Mars.
No. A crater is a depression in the ground created by an impact or explosion. The moon is an object in orbit around Earth. It is believed to have formed when another planet collided with Earth early in its history, but this impact did not leave a crater.