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A round pit in the moon's surface is called a crater.

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How are earth and Mars moons similar?

Both Earth and Mars have moons that are believed to have been formed through the process of accretion around their respective planets. Both Earth's Moon and Mars' moons (Phobos and Deimos) are irregularly shaped and have similar surface compositions, predominantly made up of rock and dust. Additionally, all three moons have surface features like craters and some evidence of past volcanic activity.


A round pit on the earths surface?

That would likely be a crater, caused by an impact from a meteorite, asteroid, or volcanic activity. Craters can vary in size and shape depending on the force of the impact.


What has caused all of the craters on the moons surface?

Space rocks (meteors) striking the surface.


Which moon out of Jupiter's four moons looks the brightest from Jupiters surface?

Io, the innermost of Jupiter's four largest moons, appears the brightest from Jupiter's surface due to its proximity to the planet and its reflective surface.


What is a round pit on the Moon's surfce?

A round pit on the Moon's surface is typically referred to as a "lunar crater," which is formed by the impact of meteoroids, asteroids, or comets colliding with the Moon. These craters can vary significantly in size and can have raised rims and central peaks depending on their depth and the energy of the impact. Additionally, the Moon features various types of pits, such as "volcanic pits" or "lava tubes," which are formed by volcanic activity. Overall, these features provide insights into the Moon's geological history and surface processes.

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What do all of the moons look like?

All the moons look round but some are oval.


How are the moons seen from the surface of Jupiter?

You would not be able to see the moons from the surface; Jupiter's atmosphere is too thick.


What is the earth's moons surface like?

The moons surface is covered with regolith. There are 2 main kinds of surface; maria and highlands. There are lots of craters and dust. the moons sky is always black.it has no air or water


How are earth and Mars moons similar?

Both Earth and Mars have moons that are believed to have been formed through the process of accretion around their respective planets. Both Earth's Moon and Mars' moons (Phobos and Deimos) are irregularly shaped and have similar surface compositions, predominantly made up of rock and dust. Additionally, all three moons have surface features like craters and some evidence of past volcanic activity.


How many moons go round mars what are their names?

Mars has two moons - Phobos and Deimos.


What created the moons surface?

Metorites


What are moons go round mars?

Phobos and Deimos .


Does the moon revolve round the planets?

Moons orbit planets Or rather moons and planets orbit their barycenter.


Does Mercury surface has many craters?

Yes it is similar to the moons surface


What is the brightest planet around Jupiter?

Jupiter is the planet and the objects that go round it are the moons of Jupiter. (planets go round the Sun - moons go round planets). The 4 jovian moons you can see with a pair of binoculars are Io, Europa, Ganymede and Callisto. Ganymede is the largest and the most obvious.


What is a pit?

A pit is generically a hole in an otherwise smooth surface.


Does Pluto have water on it or on its moons?

There is no liquid water on the surface; it is far too cold. Pluto is so cold that even nitrogen freezes. The same goes for its moons.