Moon mystery solved: The truth about its giant crater will shock you
New research reveals the Moon's colossal South Pole-Aitken basin was formed by an asteroid striking from the north, not the south as long believed. This discovery reshapes our understanding of lunar history, suggesting the impact excavated deep into the Moon's magma ocean. Future Artemis missions to the basin's rim could yield unprecedented insights into the Moon's interior.
New research reveals the Moon's colossal South Pole-Aitken basin was formed by an asteroid striking from the north, not the south as long believed. This discovery reshapes our understanding of lunar history, suggesting the impact excavated deep into the Moon's magma ocean. Future Artemis missions to the basin's rim could yield unprecedented insights into the Moon's interior.
