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.
Bright streaks radiating from craters on celestial bodies like the Moon or Mars are likely to be caused by the ejection of lighter-colored material during impacts. These streaks, known as rays, are formed when the impact throws out material from beneath the surface, exposing brighter material that contrasts with the surrounding darker surface. They can help scientists understand the age and composition of the surface.
Rays
shooting stars
Lunar rays are bright bands of material thrown out very large distances from impact craters on the Moon. They are also seen on other planets, notably Mercury. They are thought to represent ejected material with a high level of iron oxide and similar materials.
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.
Rays
Bright streaks radiating from craters on celestial bodies like the Moon or Mars are likely to be caused by the ejection of lighter-colored material during impacts. These streaks, known as rays, are formed when the impact throws out material from beneath the surface, exposing brighter material that contrasts with the surrounding darker surface. They can help scientists understand the age and composition of the surface.
They are rays
Rays
shooting stars
Lunar rays are bright bands of material thrown out very large distances from impact craters on the Moon. They are also seen on other planets, notably Mercury. They are thought to represent ejected material with a high level of iron oxide and similar materials.
The moon is a sphere about one- seventh of the earth's size. It has dark spots and bright spots and craters.
they are rays
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.
The craters on the Moon are considered to be impact craters, caused by meteoroids striking the Moon.
There are 375 craters in the moon.....
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