Tag: Lunar geology
Ancient Volcanic Activity Revealed in First Rocks Returned from Moon’s Far Side
Samples collected from the far side of the moon by China's Chang'e-6 mission have provided scientists with a unique glimpse into the lunar history. These rocks, which were brought back to Earth in June,...
Discovering the Entrance to a Huge Moon Cave: Scientists’ Breakthrough
Scientists have made a groundbreaking discovery by finding an entrance to a huge moon cave on the lunar surface. This entrance, located in Mare Tranquillitatis, collapsed into a lava tube, making the underground cave...
Meteorite Impacts: Source of Moon’s Thin Atmosphere
Scientists have finally unraveled the mystery behind the moon's thin atmosphere, thanks to the analysis of lunar samples brought back by the Apollo missions in the 1960s and 70s. The atmosphere on the moon...