The Moon May Have Frost

NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter has discovered potential water ice in craters near the moon's South Pole. Some craters exhibit bright regions with increased reflectance when illuminated by laser pulses from the spacecraft. Temperature readings indicate areas cold enough for water ice to remain stable, suggesting that very cold and bright areas could harbor surface frost.

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