SMRTR Science & EngineeringDec 16, 2025Nautilus

How Earth’s Atmosphere Reached the Moon

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Apollo missions discovered Earth particles in lunar soil, puzzling scientists about how atmospheric elements reached the moon. New University of Rochester research reveals Earth's magnetic field acts like a cosmic conveyor belt, guiding solar wind-knocked particles to the moon, potentially preserving records of early atmospheres.

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