Why the Moon Gets Struck by Rocks So Often A space rock was captured hitting the Moon. Unlike Earth, the Moon has no atmosphere, so meteors and asteroids don’t burn up before reaching its surface. They crash at incredible speeds, creating deep craters that remain for billions of years. This is why the Moon looks full of dots and spots when we see it from Earth each one is a scar from a past cosmic collision. 🌌👀 #space #SpaceX #NASA #fblifestyle | Moon Watchers Club

Giant Asteroids Form Earth's First Tectonic Plates When giant asteroids hit our planet, Earth’s fractured crust formed vast subterranean plates, which met and collided with astonishing results. Don't miss Earth, a story 4.5 billion years in the making. Find out where to watch 👉https://www.bbcearth.com/shows/earth | BBC Earth