Why does the moon have so many craters when Earth doesn’t have, even though Earth’s gravity is stronger and it should be the one attracting the comets?

Question

Why does the moon have so many craters when Earth doesn’t have, even though Earth’s gravity is stronger and it should be the one attracting the comets?

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Answer 1

Definitely not a direct answer to your question, but it is partially answered in “Astrophysics For People In A Hurry” by Neil deGrasse Tyson.

Audiobook voiced by Tyson is less than 4 hours.