China Mission unveils revival of Lunar magnetic field on far side of Moon

Space Daily

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Sydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 23, 2024

Rock samples collected by China's Chang'e-6 lunar probe from the moon's far side have unveiled key insights into the evolution of the lunar magnetic field. Published in the journal Nature, the analysis of these samples reveals an unexpected resurgence in the moon's magnetic field strength 2.8 billion years ago, following a significant decline around 3.1 billion years ago. This discovery ch

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