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The early days of the solar system were much like a demolition derby of meteoroids slamming into other bodies. Earth was pummeled just as severely as the moon was, but earth has weather - which softens and erodes the craters over time. The moon, with no weather, keeps it's many craters intact.
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Why do more meteorites hit moon?
Do they? I don't believe this is known. I have not been able to find any real estimate for the numbers of meteorites hitting the Moon or the Earth so a comparison is kind of unwarranted.However, I would expect more meteorites to hit the Moon than the Earth *per unit surface area* because the Moon has very little atmosphere. A lot of meteors hit the Earth's atmosphere without ever reaching the Earth's surface because they burn up in the air. The Moon has no such protective covering and so will be hit by all the meteors that head its way.
Are there meteorites on the moon?
yes. The craters you see with the naked eye looking at the moon are from meteors striking the moon. meteorites are what is left of a meteor that has already struck a large body (such as a planet or moon)
Are meteorite hit other planet?
Yes, meteorites can impact other planets in our solar system. For example, both Mars and the Moon have been hit by meteorites at various points in their history. These impacts can leave behind craters and alter the surface of the planet.
Why does it look like there are spots on the moon?
They are the craters on the moon, caused by the impact of meteorites.
Why are the craters on the moon all perfectly circular?
It can not be because the moon has no atmosphere or gravity....in fact many craters would then have a parabolical shape because all meteorites can not impact with the moon at an exact vertical angle. So why can it be? It is because the theories of the moon being part of a very young earth is simply not true. Earth with it's much stronger gravitational pull should attract far more meteorites away from the moon, had this been the case. Also, the moon, being so close to earth, is protected by the earth from meteorite strikes directly in line with the earth. Earth's gravity would not allow meteorites to hit the moon directly behind it. Missing earth, the meteorites will definitely not impact with the moon directly behind earth. Many craters are on the side of the moon facing earth, so how did these meteorites get past earth to stirke the moon exactly face on? Remember that the moon is in terms of the universe, very close to earth therefore earth is shielding the moon against many many meteorite strikes from directly behind earth itself. Sorry, but I can not answer this question!
What are bombarded by rocks on the moon known as?
It is hit by meteorites.
What happen when meteorites hit the moon?
it makes a crater
What caused the moon to have many craters?
Meteorites. They hit the moon frequently, causing many craters.
How did the craters form on on the moon?
Since the moon doesn't have an atmosphere, meteorites are able to hit the moon and this forms the craters.
What are the round pits in the moon?
Craters. They are caused by the surface being hit by meteorites.
Is some of the most extreme tornado's on the moon?
No. The moon has no atmosphere so it can't have tornadoes. But Meteorites can hit the moon. That is why it has so many craters.
Why do more meteorites hit moon?
Do they? I don't believe this is known. I have not been able to find any real estimate for the numbers of meteorites hitting the Moon or the Earth so a comparison is kind of unwarranted.However, I would expect more meteorites to hit the Moon than the Earth *per unit surface area* because the Moon has very little atmosphere. A lot of meteors hit the Earth's atmosphere without ever reaching the Earth's surface because they burn up in the air. The Moon has no such protective covering and so will be hit by all the meteors that head its way.
Are there meteorites on the moon?
yes. The craters you see with the naked eye looking at the moon are from meteors striking the moon. meteorites are what is left of a meteor that has already struck a large body (such as a planet or moon)
What happens after a craters hits the moon?
Craters don't hit moons. Craters are the results of meteorites hitting moons.
Are meteorite hit other planet?
Yes, meteorites can impact other planets in our solar system. For example, both Mars and the Moon have been hit by meteorites at various points in their history. These impacts can leave behind craters and alter the surface of the planet.
What are the two types of meteorites that hit earth?
The two main types of meteorites that hit Earth are stony meteorites and iron meteorites. Stony meteorites are composed mainly of silicate minerals, while iron meteorites are composed mainly of metallic iron-nickel.
Why are holes in the moon?
From meteorites hitting it.
