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  • Moon Freckle Crater Discovery Expands Lunar Map Now

    Moon Freckle Crater Discovery Expands Lunar Map Now

    Introduction: A tiny addition to the Moon’s geologic catalog On November 13, the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter Camera (LROC) team announced what scientists are calling a new Moon freckle—a small, fresh crater that adds a surprising new feature to our closest celestial neighbor’s map. This tiny imprint, barely bigger than a football field in some cases,…