Close-up grayscale image of the Moon's surface, revealing numerous impact craters of varying sizes. This detailed view supports the giant-impact theory of the Moon's origin, suggesting its formation from debris resulting from a collision between Earth and a Mars-sized body billions of years ago. The image highlights the Moon's heavily cratered landscape, a testament to its early history in the solar system.

Astronomy Picture from 26/03/1999

Impact Moon

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