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NASA discovers largest modern impact crater on the Moon
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NASA announced the discovery of the largest modern impact crater in the Solar System on the Moon. The crater, measuring 222 meters in diameter, formed about two years ago due to the impact of a space debris. The discovery was confirmed in early 2026.
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- Crater measures 222 meters in diameter
- Formed about two years ago
- Discovery confirmed in early 2026
- Detected using Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter
- Such events occur once every 132 years
NASA · the Moon · Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter
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