A surprising new study has revealed that the Covid-19 lockdowns on Earth, which significantly reduced human activity and industrial emissions, may have indirectly led to a decrease in the Moon’s temperature.
The research, conducted by scientists from various space agencies, analyzed data from lunar missions during the pandemic period. They found that the reduction in pollution and greenhouse gases on Earth had a noticeable impact on the thermal environment of the Moon. With fewer emissions clouding Earth’s atmosphere, less heat was trapped, altering the balance of solar radiation and thermal energy that reaches the lunar surface.
The study shows how interconnected Earth’s atmospheric changes are with its celestial neighbor. “It’s a remarkable finding that demonstrates the far-reaching effects of human activity, not just on our planet but on the wider solar system,” one of the lead researchers noted.
The findings offer a unique perspective on how human-induced changes on Earth can impact other bodies in space, opening up new discussions about environmental preservation and its broader cosmic implications.
