why are all craters on the moon round? You would think that most would look elongated or elliptical depending on the angle of impact.

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why are all craters on the moon round? You would think that most would look elongated or elliptical depending on the angle of impact.

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Side Question: what if a meteor comes in at almost the same speed as the moon? Is that possible or would it get accelerated anyway when in orbit before it crashes on the moon’s surface?