COVID-19 Lockdowns Impact Lunar Temperatures

A study has shown that COVID-19 lockdowns on Earth caused a dip in lunar temperatures during April-May 2020. Researchers found that night-time temperatures on the Moon fell by 8-10 degrees Celsius. This phenomenon suggests the Moon could serve as a stable platform for studying climate change on Earth.

A study has revealed that the worldwide COVID-19 lockdowns led to an abnormal dip in lunar temperatures during April and May of 2020.

Researchers found maximum temperatures on the Moon fell, with night-time temperatures dropping by 8-10 degrees Celsius, raising intriguing possibilities for lunar-based climate research.

The reduction in human activity drastically cut greenhouse gas emissions, affecting the heat that reaches the Moon, highlighting the lockdowns' far-reaching impacts.

(With inputs from agencies.)