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How can there be dust on the moon if there is no weathering whatsoever? I'm going insane over it.
Originally posted by Hurkyl
The moon sweeps up some the dust near Earth with its gravitational pull, and meteroite impacts would also create dust.
Originally posted by Mk
What kind of dust is floating around aimlessly in space, and what's there to make that dust?
No other planet or moon has dust on it.
How does it get grinded into a fine powder? When the metorite hits if it shatters into tiny pieces the smallest ones fly out of the moons weak gravity, there goes 98.9999% of your dust.
Originally posted by Adrian Baker
The Earth has a constant shower of dust falling on it too. If you examine the sludge in a drain with a microscope you can see small bits of micrometorite within it.
Originally posted by Mk
Where's all that dust coming from? Hasn't the dust been sucked into the Earth's or any other object's gravity over the billions of years?
Moon dust is primarily composed of a mixture of fine particles of silicate minerals, including pyroxene, olivine, and plagioclase. It also contains small amounts of iron, titanium, and other elements.
Moon dust is considered a mysterious puzzle because it has unique properties that are not found on Earth. It is extremely fine and can be easily disturbed, making it difficult to study. It also contains tiny glass beads that are thought to be formed by micrometeorite impacts, but the exact processes behind their formation are still unknown.
Moon dust was first discovered during the Apollo missions when astronauts noticed a layer of fine dust covering the surface of the moon. This dust was brought back to Earth for further study and analysis.
There are several theories about the origin of moon dust. Some scientists believe it was created by micrometeorite impacts on the moon's surface, while others suggest it may have been formed by volcanic activity or even solar wind particles. There is also evidence to suggest that some of the moon dust may have originated from Earth.
Moon dust poses a challenge for future space exploration as it can be harmful to human health and can also damage spacecraft equipment. Scientists are currently working on ways to mitigate the effects of moon dust, such as developing specialized materials and technologies to protect against its abrasive nature.