The Unforeseen Reach of COVID-19: How Lockdowns Impacted the Moon's Surface

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The global COVID-19 lockdowns had far-reaching effects, but a new study reveals an unexpected connection between the pandemic and the Moon. According to a recent report, even the lunar surface experienced changes during the spring 2020 stay-at-home orders. The study, published in *Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society: Letters*, identified a measurable cooling effect on the Moon during this time, pointing to a curious link between human activity on Earth and its distant satellite.

 

The researchers analyzed lunar night-time surface temperatures across six different sites on the Moon’s nearside between 2017 and 2023. "Lunar night-time surface temperatures of six different sites on the Moon’s nearside were analyzed during the period 2017–2023,” the authors wrote. “Results showed an anomalous dip in the lunar night-time surface temperatures for all the sites during April–May 2020.” The findings suggest that the drastic reduction in human activity during the COVID-19 lockdowns may have caused a temporary change in the Earth’s solar radiation emissions, which, in turn, impacted the Moon’s surface.

 

 

The effect was only observed during the Moon's nighttime phase, and the researchers attributed this phenomenon to “[solar] radiation emitted from Earth,” which, they noted, "can have a significant impact on the lunar surface temperatures." While solar radiation doesn't directly affect the Moon during its nighttime, Earth's emitted radiation does, and with the drop in human activity during the pandemic, this radiation also diminished slightly, causing a subtle cooling on the Moon.

 

Interestingly, unrelated research has also found that the Moon might not be the gray, barren landscape it’s often thought to be. Some studies suggest it could display reddish or bluish hues under certain conditions. These findings add further intrigue to ongoing lunar exploration efforts. 

 

With NASA and other space agencies planning new missions to return to the Moon, there’s increasing discussion around the need for a dedicated lunar time zone to ensure coordination in future endeavors. As humanity prepares for more extended stays and operations on the Moon, these subtle but measurable connections between Earth and its celestial neighbor highlight the profound interconnectedness of our planet with the universe around it.

 

Based on a report from: NYP 2024-10-04

 

 

 

[KhunLA]

So ... in a nut shell, the moon is effected by MMCC, where human's industrial revolution & cow farting doesn't exist 

 

Cow farting doesn't exist on Earth either, but don't tell anyone ... shh

 

Let all that sink in ... keep believing the BS they feed you.

[Danderman123]

Humans don't produce solar radiation.

[black tabby12345]

Coronavirus's impacted  on the moon?

 

Sonds like Alice's monologue at the beginning of Resident Evil 3(Extinction).

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