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Comet Dust Kicks Up Clouds over the Moon

Jun 17, 2015
Christopher Intagliata, a seasoned reporter specializing in science and the natural world, shares fascinating insights about cosmic dust. He explains how particles that create shooting stars on Earth also stir up lunar dust upon impact with the Moon. The discussion reveals NASA's discoveries regarding these particles, comparing the dust clouds formed to flour being dusted off a table. Intagliata also touches on the visual phenomena witnessed by Apollo astronauts, adding a captivating dimension to our understanding of lunar mysteries.
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