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Scientists confirmed that the Moon has a solid inner core similar in density to iron, with an outer fluid layer, supporting the idea of an Earth-like lunar core and providing insights into the Moon's magnetic history and evolution.
Scientists confirmed that the Moon has a solid inner core similar in density to iron, with a fluid outer layer, supporting models of an Earth-like lunar interior and providing insights into the Moon's magnetic history and evolution.
A new study suggests that the Moon may have turned itself inside out 4.2 billion years ago, with dense material sinking into its interior, mixing with the mantle, and resurfacing. Researchers found evidence of this through gravitational anomalies, indicating the presence of dense rocks deep within the lunar interior. This theory, supported by NASA's GRAIL mission, explains the high titanium concentrations found on the Moon's surface and offers a new perspective on its formation. As NASA prepares for the Artemis missions, further evidence is expected to shed light on the Moon's early evolution.