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Scientists just uncovered a colossal lunar crater—bigger than the Roman Colosseum—that went unnoticed for two years despite being caused by a rare, cataclysmic impact occurring roughly once every 132 years. Discovered by NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter in May 2024 and confirmed in early 2025, the crater, named after Thomas McGetchin, is three times larger than the previous record holder and was so powerful it sent debris soaring over 100 kilometers. This unexpected find offers unprecedented insight into how such massive impacts reshape the moon’s surface—and why it’s critical as humanity prepares to build a base there.

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