Video | Is it raining on the moon?

June 10, 2019 05:47 pm | Updated June 13, 2019 05:33 pm IST

NASA reports that traces of water vapour are released from the Moon's surface during meteor strikes.

How does this happen?

Water is released from the hydrated layer which is covered by dry upper soil. About two-thirds of this vapor escapes into space but the rest lands back on the surface.

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