Moon lacked a magnetic field for nearly all its history – new research resolves mystery sparked by rocks brought back on Apollo
- Written by: John Tarduno, Professor of Geophysics, University of Rochester
Scientists have studying lunar samples brought back from Apollo missions to understand the geologic history of the Moon. NASASurrounding Earth is a powerful magnetic field created by swirling liquid iron in the planet’s core. Earth’s magnetic field may be nearly as old as the Earth itself – and stands in stark contrast to the...
