craters articles

Why is the south side of the Moon important?

The region around the Moon’s South Pole has rapidly shifted from a scientific footnote to the primary target for sustain...

Who discovered that the Moon has craters?

The moment the imperfections of the Moon were revealed to the world, our entire conception of the heavens fractured. Thi...

What is the crater on the dark side of the Moon?

The vast, ancient impact scar dominating one hemisphere of the Moon is often referenced when people ask about a specific...

What is the deepest impact crater on the Moon?

The most colossal scar on the surface of our nearest celestial neighbor is the **South Pole-Aitken (SPA) basin**. This i...