The moon might look gray from far away, but up close it has different colors. It's like a painter used many shades of gray and white to make the picture. Some parts are darker because they're made of older rocks that have been hit by space debris for a long time. Other parts are lighter because they're covered with fresh dust from recent impacts.
Examples
- The moon looks like a patchwork quilt from Earth
- Some parts of the moon are as dark as night, while others glow like a full moon
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See also
- What If the Moon Was Made of Cheese?
- What Causes a Solar Eclipse Exactly?
- What's the Difference Between a Comet and an Asteroid?
- What If We Could Live on Mars?
- Why Do We See the Same Side of the Moon?