NASA finds new 'once in a century' Moon crater, McGetchin
NASA has discovered a new lunar crater, dubbed 'McGetchin', during a scan of the Moon's surface. The crater measures 730 feet (222 metres) wide and is believed to have formed in the spring of 2024 from a comet or asteroid colliding with the Moon. Scientists described such a fresh, large impact as a 'once in a century' event.
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- The new lunar crater is named 'McGetchin'.
- It measures 730 feet (222 metres) wide.
- It is believed to have formed in spring 2024 from a comet or asteroid impact.
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