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New research sheds light on the patterns on the Moon\u2019s surface<\/p>\n\n

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Light and dark: scientists are looking at what causes the swirling patterns on the Moon\u2019s surface<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n

The Moon\u2019s plains have swirling patterns of light and dark, but it\u2019s been unclear until now whether these are patterns in the dust or if they reflect the topography of the landscape.<\/p>\n\n

Previously it was thought the colour changes were created by the solar wind reacting to magnetic fields within the rock. However, a new study has shown that in two swirl regions of Mare Ingenii the dark areas are higher in elevation, while the lighter streaks are lower.<\/p>\n\n

\u201cThis correlation argues that there is more than just shielding from space weathering that goes into their creation,\u201d says Deborah Domingue Lorin from the Planetary Science Institute. \u201cThe question becomes about how much we understand the processing of the lunar surface and the migration of fine-grained materials. If we are going to have long-term installations on the Moon\u2019s surface, how do we protect against issues that fine-grained dust present to robots, habitats, space suits and machinery… and the health and safety of humans on the surface for long durations?\u201d<\/p>\n\n

  https:\/\/psi.edu<\/a><\/p>\n\n

Photo: NASA\/LRO<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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