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It doesn't have a darker patch on it; we think there's a dark part to the moon, but that's only because the sun only shines on one side of it.

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The dark patches on the moon, known as maria, are large basaltic plains created by ancient volcanic activity. These areas appear darker because the basaltic material reflects less sunlight than the surrounding highlands, giving them a distinct color contrast.

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