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What the other side of the moon looks like

What the other side of the moon looks like

Ever wondered what the other side of the moon looks like? Nasa has the answer. This video imagery, based on maps taken by its Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter, gives us a glimpse into the side of the moon we can't see. "Just like the near side, the far side goes through a complete cycle of phases," Nasa explain. "But the terrain of the far side is quite different. The far side of the moon has fewer of the smooth, dark spots called maria that cover the side that faces earth. Instead the far side is covered by craters of all sizes

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