More water on the moon than previously thought, researchers find

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Hidden pockets of water on the moon could be much more common than scientists previously thought

Image: Aaron Chown Image: Aaron Chown HIDDEN POCKETS OF water on the moon could be much more common than scientists previously thought, and the discovery could have potential implications for future lunar missions.

It is thought that many have gone without a single ray of sunlight for potentially billions of years.Paul Hayne, assistant professor in the laboratory of atmospheric and space physics at University of Colorado Boulder, said: “If you can imagine standing on the surface of the moon near one of its poles, you would see shadows all over the place.

At this wavelength, they were able to detect a spectral signature of water that is not shared with other hydroxyl compounds.The authors suggest the detected water is probably stored in glass or between grains on the lunar surface that protect it from the harsh environment. The authors suggest that approximately 40,000 square km of the lunar surface has the capacity to trap water.

 

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