New Artemis Images Reveal The Moon Is Shrinking
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The Moon may look unchanged from Earth, but new images and data collected through NASA's Artemis program reveal that our nearest neighbor is slowly shrinking. As the Moon's interior cools over time, it contracts like a drying raisin, causing the surface to wrinkle, crack, and form towering cliffs known as thrust faults. Recent high-resolution observations have uncovered fresh evidence that these faults remain active today, suggesting the lunar surface is still changing far more than scientists once believed. Some of these moonquakes could pose challenges for future Artemis missions as astronauts prepare to return to regions near the lunar south pole. Join us as we explore the stunning new Artemis images, discover why the Moon is shrinking, and learn what this surprising process means for the future of lunar exploration. Animation is created by Bright Side. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Music from TheSoul Sound: https://the
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