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The "darkside" or the part of the Moon that does not face the Earth has the most craters.
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Why are there two craters on the far side of the moon?
There can be craters anywhere on the moon, not just the side we see
Why might more craters be present on far side of the moon than on the side of the moon facing earth?
The Moon's crust may be thicker on the far side. So there was less volcanic activity. So there is less lava to cover up craters. Lava flows form the "maria" which are much more in evidence on the side facing Earth.
Does mercury have more craters than the moon?
Which moon? Different planets have different moons. If you are talking about our moon Murcury has more and deeper craters.
Does the surface of moon and earth both have craters?
yes. there are more craters on the moon because no atmosphere protects it from meteors or meteorites, but both the moon and the earth have craters
What is most common feature on the far side of the moon?
Craters.
Why are there two craters on the far side of the moon?
There can be craters anywhere on the moon, not just the side we see
Are there more craters on the far side of the moon to protect the telescope then on near side?
yes
Who has more craters the earth or the moon?
there are more craters on the moon then on earth
Do the craters cause more gravity on the moon?
No. The craters on the moon do not affect its gravity.
Why might more craters be present on far side of the moon than on the side of the moon facing earth?
The Moon's crust may be thicker on the far side. So there was less volcanic activity. So there is less lava to cover up craters. Lava flows form the "maria" which are much more in evidence on the side facing Earth.
Does mercury have more craters than the moon?
Which moon? Different planets have different moons. If you are talking about our moon Murcury has more and deeper craters.
Does the surface of moon and earth both have craters?
yes. there are more craters on the moon because no atmosphere protects it from meteors or meteorites, but both the moon and the earth have craters
How is the face of the moon that is towards earth different from the far side?
The near side of the Moon is the one we see; maria (seas), highlands, craters, and mountains. The far side is much different. The far side is more mountainous, with fewer obvious craters and very few plains or flat areas.
What is most common feature on the far side of the moon?
Craters.
Why is one side of the moon rougher than the other?
simple. more craters or metorites could hit or it gets more sunlight than the other side
Why does the far side of the moon has many craters than the near side of the moon?
Because the near side is protected somewhat by the earth.
Which side of the moon has most craters?
The moon has a geosynchronous rotation as it orbits the earth, meaning the same side of the moon always faces the earth. The side we don't ever see from earth is known as the "far" side of the moon. The far side has more craters because it is not protected from debris by the earth.
