I wasn't aware of this and frankly could've done without knowing it, thank you very much:
The moon, Earth's closest celestial neighbor, has undergone significant changes over the last few hundred million years, and is currently shrinking in size.
A recent study reveals that the moon has shrunk by more than 150 feet in circumference, a phenomenon akin to a grape wrinkling into a raisin.
All of us upon learning that the moon is in fact getting smaller:
The moon's shrinking size "is attributed to the cooling of [its] core." And since "the moon's surface is brittle" we're seeing the formation of "faults where crustal sections collide."
The researchers say the shrinkage could have implications for future moon landings:
The potential of strong seismic events from active thrust faults should be considered when preparing and locating permanent outposts and pose a possible hazard to future robotic and human exploration of the south polar region.
Something to consider if you're planning a summer trip to the moon!
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