How magnetic is the moon? A new study cracks the long-standing mystery

Researchers believe rock samples taken from the Apollo missions gave scientists a misleading impression How magnetic is the moon? Analysis of rock samples from the Apollo missions suggested that the moon had an extremely strong magnetic field in its early history – even stronger than Earth’s. But no one could figure out how such a small planetary body could have such a strong field. Now a fresh study has cracked the mystery. Continue reading...

By Kate Ravilious