Analysis of lunar samples has revealed how Earth's magnetic field shields the moon's near side from the full force of the solar wind.

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Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:00:02 GMT · 23h 13m ago

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Why

The moon has been exposed to solar wind for billions of years, and its two hemispheres experience different levels of solar wind exposure.

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This discovery provides new insights into the long-term interaction between Earth and the Moon and the processes that have shaped lunar geology.

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