Moon Pits With Balmy Temperatures Could Shelter Future Explorers - Gizmodo


7/27/2022 12:00:00 AM2 years 9 months ago
by Kevin Hurler

NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter has discovered super-reasonable temperatures inside ancient lunar pits, of which hundreds exist on the Moon.

Data from a NASA probe suggests lunar pits have comfortable temperatures due to their shadowy overhangs, which keep them cool during the day and prevent heat from escaping at night. Hard to believe … [+2328 chars]

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