Understanding the Moon's Thin Atmosphere
The moon, often regarded as a barren landscape, has revealed surprising secrets about its thin atmosphere, known as the exosphere. This atmosphere, primarily composed of helium, argon, sodium, and potassium, was not fully understood until after the Apollo missions of the 1960s and 1970s. Recent studies by researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have shed light on the formation of this fragile layer, suggesting that meteorite impacts play a significant role in its development.
