NASA Orbiter Finds 728-Foot Crater on Moon, a Century-Scale Impact

NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter has detected a 728-foot-wide crater on the Moon that did not exist before 2024. The discovery was made from images taken by the orbiter, and it is being described as the largest newly formed impact crater ever identified in the solar system.

Both Engadget and ScienceDaily report the same basic facts: the crater is 728 feet wide, it formed in 2024, and it represents a record for new craters. Engadget adds that an impact on this scale happens only about once a century. ScienceDaily provides an additional detail: the impact disturbed the surface for miles around and created a surprisingly large cold zone.

The two sources do not disagree on any point; they simply emphasize different aspects of the find. The discovery highlights the value of long-term lunar monitoring and the kinds of events that can reshape the Moon's surface.