Guess what? Scientists have discovered that the Moon is not made of green cheese, as some people believed. A study in May 2023 revealed that the Moon has a solid core similar to iron, not molten as previously thought. This new finding helps us understand the Moon’s history and the Solar System better.
Researchers led by astronomer Arthur Briaud used seismic data to study the Moon’s interior. They found that the Moon’s core is like Earth’s, with a solid inner core and a fluid outer core. This affects the Moon’s magnetic field and evolution.
Studies show that the Moon’s core is about 15% of its total radius, with a density close to that of iron. These results support earlier findings and offer new insights into the Moon’s structure.
Scientists hope to confirm these findings with more research, especially as we plan to return to the Moon soon. The study was published in the journal Nature in May 2023.
This information was first shared in May 2023.
Vocabulary List:
- Seismic /ˈsaɪz.mɪk/ (adjective): Relating to or caused by an earthquake or other vibration of the earth and its crust.
- Density /ˈdɛn.sɪ.ti/ (noun): The degree of compactness of a substance.
- Evolution /ˌiː.vəˈluː.ʃən/ (noun): The gradual development of something especially from a simple to a more complex form.
- Core /kɔːr/ (noun): The central or most important part of something.
- Insights /ˈɪn.saɪts/ (noun): An accurate and deep understanding of someone or something.
- Structure /ˈstrʌk.tʃər/ (noun): The arrangement of and relations between the parts or elements of something complex.
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