Mystery of Moon’s Dark and Light Spots Explained The spots you see on the surface of the Moon are craters and dark lava plains. These marks were created when asteroids and meteoroids hit the Moon over billions of years. Because the Moon has no atmosphere, space rocks do not burn up they strike the surface directly and leave permanent holes. The darker spots are called “maria,” large areas where ancient lava once flowed. Every spot tells a story from the Moon’s long and violent history. 🌕✨ #spac