Apr 4, 2024, 02:47 PM IST
No Real "Dark Side": The Moon doesn't actually have a "dark side." Both sides experience sunlight over the course of a month, as the Moon rotates around its axis.
Not Perfectly Round: Our Moon isn't a perfect sphere. It's actually slightly egg-shaped due to the tidal forces exerted by Earth's gravity.
Earth's Permanent Babysitter: The Moon acts as a gravitational stabiliser for Earth. Its presence helps to regulate Earth's wobble on its axis, leading to a more stable climate over long periods.
Moonquakes and Dustquakes: The Moon may be inactive volcanically, but it still experiences tremors.
Ancient Water Ice: While the Moon's surface is dusty and dry, there is evidence of water ice deposits in permanently shadowed craters near the poles.
The Smell of Moon Dust: Astronauts who walked on the Moon have described lunar dust as having a distinct odour.
Slowly Drifting Away: The Moon is actually slowly spiralling away from Earth at a rate of about 4 centimetres (1.6 inches) per year.
This information is not DNA's opinion but obtained from media reports