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The Moon’s Fiery Days and Icy Nights: A Journey Through Extremes
Moondust Noir
18 minutes 42 seconds
10 months ago
The Moon’s Fiery Days and Icy Nights: A Journey Through Extremes
The Moon’s Fiery Days and Icy Nights: A Journey Through Extremes
In this episode of Moondust Noir, titled "The Moon’s Fiery Days and Icy Nights: A Journey Through Extremes," we venture into the breathtakingly harsh environment of our celestial neighbor. The moon’s lack of atmosphere leaves it exposed to the unforgiving vacuum of space, where temperatures soar to blistering highs of 127°C (260°F) during the day and plunge to a freezing -173°C (-280°F) at night.
Join Dr. Susan Rashid as we uncover the science behind these extraordinary extremes and the critical role of lunar regolith, the moon’s dusty surface layer. Explore how these conditions challenge astronauts, rovers, and engineers in their quest to explore and one day inhabit this alien world. From ancient water ice preserved in cold traps to innovative technologies designed to withstand the moon’s fiery days and icy nights, this episode highlights the remarkable ingenuity driving humanity’s cosmic endeavors.
Dive into the mysteries and marvels of lunar exploration in this elegant, scholarly, and engaging episode—a celebration of human resilience and the wonders of space science.