Scientists Discover New Crater on the Moon, Bigger Than the Roman Colosseum, That Was Created in a ‘Once-in-a-Lifetime’ Impact

Scientists Discover New Crater on the Moon, Bigger Than the Roman Colosseum, That Was Created in a ‘Once-in-a-Lifetime’ Impact — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/scientists-discover-new-crater-on-the-moon-bigger-than-the-roman-colosseum-that-was-created-in-a-once-in-a-lifetime-impaContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. NASA Orbiter Finds 222-Metre Moon Crater Formed in 2024https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/scientists-discover-new-crater-on-the-moon-bigger-than-the-roman-colosseum-that-was-created-in-a-once-in-a-lifetime-impahttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/scientists-discover-new-crater-on-the-moon-bigger-than-the-roman-colosseum-that-was-created-in-a-once-in-a-lifetime-impa#u80173Tue, 22 Sep 2026 14:20:44 +0000A NASA spacecraft discovered a new lunar impact crater measuring 222 metres, making it the largest newly formed crater found in the solar system. The feature appeared before spring 2024 and consists of a bright spot surrounded by a dark halo. Scientists describe the event as a once-in-a-century or once-in-a-lifetime impact. The discovery occurred during a routine quality check of a Moon map. The crater is larger than the Roman Colosseum.Why it mattersTracking new impacts helps astronomers understand the frequency and scale of collisions in the solar system. This specific event provides a rare