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  • Moon Impact Craters: Formation, Size, and Features - A Comprehensive Guide
    The large indentations on the surface of the Moon are called impact craters.

    Here's a breakdown:

    * Formation: These craters are formed when asteroids, meteoroids, or comets collide with the lunar surface.

    * Size: They come in all sizes, from tiny pits to massive basins hundreds of kilometers wide.

    * Features: Impact craters often have a raised rim, a central peak, and a smooth, dark floor.

    Other notable features on the Moon's surface:

    * Maria: These are vast, dark plains of solidified lava flows. They are not craters, but rather large, relatively flat areas.

    * Lunar Highlands: The brighter, more heavily cratered areas on the Moon.

    The Moon's surface is a testament to the bombardment it has endured over billions of years. These impact craters are a window into the early history of the solar system.

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