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NASA identifies 222-meter lunar crater, largest contemporary impact observed

NASA has confirmed a 222-meter-diameter crater on the Moon, larger than Rome's Colosseum, marking the largest contemporary impact crater observed forming anywhere in the Solar System. The finding, based on orbital imagery, provides new data on lunar impact rates and regolith dynamics. The claim is corroborated by NASA's research team, though independent verification is pending.

Anadolu Agency EN2 days agoUS, ITengCredibility 56%View source

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