Frost on the Moon (IMAGE)

NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center

Frost on the Moon

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In craters near the south pole of the moon, NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter found some bright areas and some very cold areas. In areas that are both bright and cold, water ice may be present on the surface as frost.

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NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center/Scientific Visualization Studio

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