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Scientists Discover Signs of Water All Over The Moon’s Surface : ScienceAlert

Last updated: September 22, 2024 9:24 am
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The Moon Holds Surprising Amounts of Water, New Study Finds

Recent analysis of mineralogy maps has revealed that the Moon is not as dry as once thought. Water and hydroxyl molecules, made up of hydrogen and oxygen, have been found in various locations across all lunar latitudes and terrains, even in areas exposed to strong sunlight.

This discovery has significant implications for our understanding of the Moon’s geological history and ongoing processes, as well as for future crewed missions to Earth’s satellite. Planetary scientist Roger Clark of the Planetary Science Institute highlights the potential for astronauts to find water-rich areas near the equator, challenging previous assumptions that water was only abundant in the polar regions.

While the Moon may appear dry on the surface, studies have increasingly shown that it harbors hidden water reserves. Previous research suggested that large amounts of water could be trapped in deep lunar craters at high latitudes, shielded from direct sunlight. However, more recent findings indicate that water may be more widespread on the Moon than initially thought, with Clark’s study supporting this notion.


Images from the Moon Mineralogy Mapper in black and white (top) and color-coded for different water-containing minerals (bottom). The bluer color indicates feldspars, with more water and hydroxyl found towards the poles. (NASA/PSI/R. Clark)

Using data from the Moon Mineralogy Mapper (M3) instrument on the Chandrayaan-1 spacecraft, researchers observed that water and hydroxyl are present across all lunar latitudes, although they are less abundant in lunar mares. Impact events can excavate water-rich rocks, distributing them throughout the Moon’s surface.

Over time, water exposed on the lunar surface is gradually destroyed by solar wind radiation, leaving behind hydroxyl. This process, combined with cratering and volcanic activity, contributes to the complex geology of the Moon, as explained by Clark.

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The lunar swirl known as Reiner Gamma. (Public Domain)

Furthermore, the study sheds light on the enigmatic lunar swirls, revealing that they are water-poor. This finding could help unravel the mystery surrounding their formation, suggesting that the swirls may have eroded over time, leaving behind a water signature.

Overall, the presence of water and hydroxyl on the Moon offers a potential water source for future lunar explorers. By processing water-rich minerals, astronauts could extract water from the Moon’s surface, opening up new possibilities for sustained exploration and habitation.

The research has been published in The Planetary Science Journal.

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