Moon's Early Transformation Revealed: Inside-Out Process Mapped

New research details how the moon's dense ilmenite layer sank billions of years ago, reshaping its geological structure.

Over 4.2 billion years ago, the moon underwent a significant transformation, turning 'inside out' to form the lunar surface familiar today.
Research indicates that dense ilmenite-rich layers sank into the moon’s interior, influencing its geological evolution and surface features.
Models and data from NASA's GRAIL mission confirm the sinking of dense materials, aligning with gravitational anomalies detected.
The process left behind a signature of dense material beneath the moon's crust, particularly on the nearside.
These findings could inform future lunar missions, enhancing understanding of the moon’s structure and history.