Space Photos of the Week: The Moon Needs Sunscreen

Did you know the moon can get a sunburn? Our celestial companion actually has a magnetic field, but it’s patchy and uneven. It can sometimes deflect damage that would otherwise be done by the solar wind when it comes in contact with the surface. However, some areas of the field are too weak to combat …

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