December
Water on the Moon: UNM researchers explore, sample, and interpret lunar volatiles in polar cold traps
December 17, 2024
The Moon has both a South and North Pole, but just how cold are they? For context, Antarctica's coastal temperatures average around 14°F (-10°C), while the interior drops to -76°F (-60°C), making Earth's South Pole one of the coldest places on the planet. Recent research shows that the South Pole of the Moon experiences even more extreme temperature fluctuations and freezing conditions.
