"Shrinking Moon's Impact on Astronauts and Lunar South Pole Revealed"

The moon's gradual shrinkage, while not affecting Earth's tidal cycles or lunar appearances, has raised concerns about moonquakes that could pose risks to future astronauts and lunar missions, particularly in the proposed Artemis III landing sites at the moon's South Pole. The study suggests that the moon's cooling core is causing surface warping and fault lines, potentially leading to severe and prolonged moonquakes, which could impact long-term lunar outposts. While short-term Artemis missions may not be significantly affected, establishing a permanent lunar outpost could face increased risks from moonquakes.