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Asteroid's hitting the moon is a completely random event. However, if an asteroid was flying past the moon, gravity may pull it towards the surface.

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Has an asteroid hit the moon?

Many asteroids have hit the moon. That's why it's covered in craters.


What is the name of the things that hit the moon to make the craters?

The craters on the moon were formed by the impacts of asteroids and comets.


Why does the moon have crators in it?

The craters on the moon were formed by impacts from meteoroids and asteroids over billions of years. Since the moon has little to no atmosphere to burn up these objects before they hit the surface, they collide directly with the moon's rocky terrain, creating craters of various sizes.


When objects hit the moon what are they called?

Objects that hit the moon are typically referred to as meteoroids or asteroids. When they reach the moon's surface, they create impact craters.


Can near earth asteroids crash into the moon?

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Why are Mercury and the Earth's moon so cratered?

Because in the past, just after the moon and Mercury was formed a lot of asteroids hit mercury and the moon.


Why has the moon got holes?

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Can asteroids hit California?

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Does asteroids have a moon?

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Why are there many craters?

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Can asteroids hit Saturn?

Yes. Asteroids can hit any planet.


How did the planets get moons?

Some get by asteroids others (like Earth) hit hit with a meteoroid and the rock that fly out into space form together to make a moon