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How Deep Are the Craters on the Moon?

Published in Lunar Craters 1 min read

The depths of lunar craters vary, but well-preserved large craters can be thousands of feet deep from rim to floor.

Here's a breakdown of the depths of some specific lunar craters, according to a 2012 report:

Crater Name Diameter (approx.) Rim-to-Floor Depth (approx.)
Tycho 53 miles (85 km) 15,700 feet (4,800 meters)
Copernicus 58 miles (93 km) 12,500 feet (3,800 meters)
Aristarchus 25 miles (41 km) 9,800 feet (3,000 meters)

This table illustrates that larger craters tend to be deeper, but the depth is also influenced by the age and condition of the crater. Older craters may have been partially filled in by subsequent impacts or lava flows, making them shallower.