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Chinese Study Reveals Moon’s Magnetic Field Lasted Longer Than Previously Believed

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Chinese Study Reveals Moon’s Magnetic Field Lasted Longer Than Previously Believed

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  • Chinese scientists discovered that the moon's **magnetic field** persisted significantly longer than previously thought.
  • Analysis of rocks from the **Chang’e-5 mission** revealed a magnetic strength of **2-4 microteslas** around **two billion years ago**.
  • This long-lasting field was likely driven by ongoing **interior processes** such as the crystallization of the moon's core.
  • The findings suggest the magnetic field could have protected the moon from **solar radiation** and retained essential volatile compounds like water.
  • This study pushes back the known lifetime of the moon’s magnetic field and enhances understanding of planetary **habitation** and **evolution**.

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