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  • Lunar Craters: Exploring Impacts Across the Solar System
    No, not all craters are on the Moon.

    While the Moon is heavily cratered due to its lack of atmosphere, craters exist on many other celestial bodies, including:

    * Planets: Earth, Mars, Venus, Mercury, Jupiter's moons (like Ganymede and Callisto), Saturn's moons (like Titan and Rhea)

    * Moons: Many other moons in our solar system besides our own.

    * Asteroids: These rocky bodies are often heavily cratered.

    * Comets: Though they are icy and less solid, comets can still show impact craters.

    So, craters are not unique to the Moon! They are a common feature of many celestial bodies in our solar system and beyond.

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