NASA experiment shows solar wind might make water on the moon

NASA experiment shows solar wind might make water on the moon

Scientists have hypothesized since the 1960s that the sun is a source of ingredients that form water on the moon. When a stream of charged particles known as the solar wind smashes into the lunar surface, the idea goes, it triggers a chemical reaction that could make water molecules.

Moon: fascinating discovery of water created by the sun in 2025

The Moon, our natural satellite, continues to fascinate scientists and the general public alike. In 2025, a revolutionary discovery captured the world’s attention: the presence of water created by interaction with the sun. This revelation opens up new perspectives on our understanding of lunar processes, and could have major implications for future space exploration. Researchers […] L’article Moon: fascinating discovery of water created by the s…

Can Solar Wind Make Water on Moon? NASA Experiment Shows Maybe

Greenbelt MD (SPX) Apr 16, 2025 Scientists have hypothesized since the 1960s that the Sun is a source of ingredients that form water on the Moon. When a stream of charged particles known as the solar wind smashes into the lunar surface, the idea goes, it triggers a chemical reaction that could make water molecules. Now, in the most realistic lab simulation of this process yet, NASA-led researchers have confirmed this pre

NASA scientists solve Moon's Hydroxyl mystery about water formation

For over half a century, the scientific community has been intrigued by the detection of hydroxyl (OH) and oxygen (O) molecules across the lunar surface. Dating back to the 1960s, it has finally been unraveled by NASA scientists after a recent study involving lab tests on Apollo 17 moon dust. The lab test has provided compelling evidence that the detected OH is not a result of Earthly contamination but formed directly on the Moon when the solar …

NASA study confirms solar wind as a source of water on the Moon

The low levels of deuterium in these molecules suggest that their hydrogen component originates from the Sun.

NASA Just Confirmed the Sun Is Creating Water on the Moon – Here's What It Means for Future Missions

In a breakthrough that could reshape future lunar exploration, NASA researchers have confirmed that the solar wind—a stream of charged particles from the Sun—can create water molecules on the Moon’s surface. This finding, published on March 17 in JGR Planets, offers new insights into how water may be forming naturally on the Moon, with critical implications for NASA’s Artemis missions targeting the lunar South Pole. How Solar Wind Triggers Water…