Apollo astronauts discovered the moon is covered in tiny orange glass beads. Now we finally know why.

Tiny orange glass beads discovered on the Moon by Apollo astronauts have revealed ancient lunar volcanic activity. Formed 3.3-3.6 billion years ago, these microscopic spheres provide insights into the Moon's fiery past. Advanced analysis techniques now allow scientists to study the beads' composition, unveiling changes in lunar eruption styles over time and offering a glimpse into the early solar system's geology.