Moon's interior has much higher water content than previously believed

Monday, June 14, 2010 - 16:11 in Astronomy & Space

Scientists have discovered a much higher water content in the moon's interior than previous studies. Their research suggests that the water was preserved from the hot magma that was present when the Moon began to form some 4.5 billion years ago, and that it is likely widespread in the moon's interior.

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