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New Large Crater Discovered on the Moon: 'Occurs Maybe Once a Century'
NASA has identified a new 221-meter-wide crater on the moon, likely formed by an asteroid impact between April 11 and May 22, 2025. Designated McGetchin, it is considered the largest fresh crater found in the solar system, occurring perhaps only once per century. The Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter detected the feature, noting that surrounding debris creates cooler temperatures due to reduced heat retention compared to the lunar surface.
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