COVID-19 Lockdown Caused Lunar Nighttime Temperature Drop, Study Finds

Researchers discovered that reduced human activity during the 2020 lockdowns led to an 8-10 Kelvin decrease in the Moon's surface temperatures.

A study by Indian researchers revealed a significant drop in lunar nighttime temperatures during the global COVID-19 lockdown in 2020.
NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter data showed a temperature decrease of 8-10 Kelvin on the Moon's surface.
The reduction in human activities and emissions on Earth altered the radiation reflected towards the Moon, causing the cooling effect.
Six observation sites on the Moon's near side were analyzed, showing consistent temperature anomalies during the lockdown period.
The findings highlight the interconnectedness of Earth and the Moon, suggesting further studies could use lunar observations to understand Earth's climate dynamics.