What are the dark patches on the moon?
The lunar landscape is covered in dark and light patches - but what caused these spots to form on our Moon?
Discover more about the Moon's formation and how the natural satellite became Earth's closest companion: http://www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/how-did...
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