Moon has caves! Scientists discover difference in temperature

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Moon has caves! Images of pits taken by Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) have indicated the same. Scientists have further discovered that parts of the pits are always about 17 degree celsius, differing from extreme temperatures at the Moon's surface. Informing about the same NASA Moon tweeted, "Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter images of pits indicate that the Moon has caves. Could they become astronaut habitats? Scientists have discovered that parts of the pits are always about 63°F (17°C), differing from extreme temperatures at the Moon's surface".

NASA Moon also informed that temperatures at the surface of the Moon vary widely, from 260°F (about 127°C) during the day to minus 280°F (about minus 173°C) at night. "The pits, and caves to which they may lead, would make thermally stable sites for lunar exploration compared to areas at the Moon's surface, which heat up to 260 F (about 127 C) during the day and cool to minus 280 F (about minus 173 C) at night," NASA said in a report.

Temperatures at the surface of the Moon vary widely, from 260 F (about 127 C) during the day to minus 280 F (about minus 173 C) at night. Hanging out at a stable 63 F (17 C) sounds much more pleasant. https://t.co/K0sm1CLqal pic.twitter.com/0Nq1l68iNp

It can be known that pits were first discovered on the Moon in the year 2009, and since then, scientists have wondered if they led to caves that could be explored or used as shelters. The pits or caves would also offer some protection from cosmic rays, solar radiation and micrometeorites, NASA informed.

“About 16 of the more than 200 pits are probably collapsed lava tubes,” said Tyler Horvath, a doctoral student in planetary science at the University of California, Los Angeles, who led the new research,