Abc13 iconAbc13Sep 19, 2026

NASA spacecraft discovers a huge new crater on the moon

Scientists have discovered a crater on the moon, larger than the Roman Colosseum, formed by a powerful impact two years ago that initially went undetected.

NASA spacecraft discovers a huge new crater on the moon

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Scientists have discovered a crater on the moon, larger than the Roman Colosseum, formed by a powerful impact two years ago that initially went undetected.

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Scientists have discovered a crater on the moon, larger than the Roman Colosseum, formed by a powerful impact two years ago that initially went undetected.

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