On the moon, it was colder than scientists had predicted – ZIK.UA

On the moon, the temperature has become colder than scientists have supposed

"The dark side of the moon" can now be called "the cold side of the moon". The Chinese probe Chang & # 39; e 4 studies nocturnal temperature regimes on the moon. The results surprised the researchers.

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The dark side of the Moon is part of the lunar surface and is not visible from the Earth. In fact, there is no black light there. The natural companion of our planet also revolves around its own axis, but this movement is synchronized with the Earth. Therefore, we always see a side of the Moon facing the Earth.

The Chinese probe Chang & # 39; e 4, the first object in the history of humanity, measured the temperature that reigns at night on the dark side of the moon. During the moonlit night, the surface temperature dropped to -190 ° C

The result surprised scientists because they did not expect such a cold climate – colder than visible "bright" side of the Earth. According to the researchers, the difference can be caused by "the different chemical composition of the material covering the surface".

It was not a month ago that the historic landing took place on the dark side of the moon, scientists have significantly enriched their knowledge of the Earth's satellite. But not landing or even sprouting cottonseed is the ultimate goal of this mission. The Chinese have announced the launch of the next three missions on the moon. The goal is to lay the foundation of an international base on a natural satellite of the Earth.

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