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NASA is planning to send a rover in 2025 to investigate "lunar swirls," mysterious light-colored patterns on the moon's surface caused by magnetism. A new study suggests that underground magma cooling could create magnetic fields responsible for these swirls, but more data is needed to confirm this theory.
Scientists studying the mysterious lunar swirls on the Moon have discovered a link between the shape of the surface and the shape of the swirls. By analyzing topographic data at a higher resolution, researchers found that the bright areas of the swirls are lower in elevation than the dark lanes between them. This finding challenges the previous belief that topography has no bearing on the location or shape of the swirls. Although the cause of the swirls remains unknown, these new insights provide valuable clues that could help unravel their mysterious origins and shed light on the Moon's unique history and geological processes.
New evidence suggests that the mysterious bright "swirls" on the moon's surface, known as lunar swirls, may be correlated with topography. Contrary to previous beliefs, the bright markings occur at different elevations than their darker surroundings. Scientists used data from NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter to investigate two separate lunar swirl regions and found that the bright areas were lower in elevation than the surrounding dark marks. The cause of these swirls is still unknown, but this new research suggests that topography may play a role in their formation.
New observations from NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) have revealed that lunar swirls, twisted-looking patches on the moon that reflect high levels of sunlight, are connected to changes in the moon's physical features. The cause of these high-albedo lunar swirls has long been debated, but recent research suggests a correlation between the topography of the moon and the location and shape of the swirls. The findings provide valuable insights into the processes that have shaped the lunar surface and could help scientists understand the space environment surrounding other planets and moons.