NASA scan finds new Moon crater 'McGetchin'
A NASA scan of the Moon discovered a new crater, dubbed 'McGetchin', measuring 730 feet (222 metres) across. Scientists believe it formed in the spring of 2024 when a comet or asteroid struck the lunar surface, describing it as a 'once in a century' impact event of this scale on the Moon.
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- New crater named 'McGetchin'.
- Diameter: 730 feet (222 metres).
- Likely formed in spring 2024 from a comet or asteroid impact.
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