water on the moon
The Moon's Southern Ice is Relatively Young
According to new research from the PSI, water ice found within permanently-shadowed craters on the Moon is younger than previously…
The Solar Wind is Creating Water on the Surface of the Moon
Water on the Moon has been a hot topic in the research world lately. Since its first unambiguous discovery back…
The Moon Could Have Gathered Some of its Water from the Earth’s Atmosphere
Our Moon is a fascinating world that has captivated us since time immemorial. Long before the first telescope was invented,…
China’s Lunar Lander Finds Water Under its Feet
Earlier this year, scientists from China’s Chang’E-5 lunar lander revealed they had found evidence of water in the form of…
The Moon’s Ancient Volcanoes Could Have Created Ice Sheets Dozens of Meters Thick
Everyone loves looking at the Moon, especially through a telescope. To see those dark and light patches scattered across its…
One Crater on the Moon is Filled with Ice and Gas that Came from a Comet Impact
After reanalyzing data from the LRO mission, a team of scientists has determined that water ice observed in a lunar…
China’s Lander Has Detected Water on the Moon
China’s Chang’e-5 lunar lander has found evidence of hydroxyl (OH) on the Moon. Hydroxyl is a close chemical cousin of…
The Moon is a Barren and Desolate, but Lunar Caves Could Offer Some Shelter From the Harsh Environment
New research shows that cave and pits on the Moon range considerably in terms of temperature, which is vital knowledge…
Some of the Moon’s Craters are so Dark, it Takes AI to see What’s Inside Them
There is no dark side of the Moon. But there are dark spots on it - specifically at the bottom…
Chefs on the Moon Will be Cooking up Rocks to Make air and Water
NASA has delayed their Artemis mission to the Moon, but that doesn't mean a return to the Moon isn't imminent.…