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Scientists find lunar 'magnetic fossil' in Chang'e-6 samples
First reported Source: Phys.orgLast editorial activity
What happened
The moon no longer has a global magnetic field, but lunar rocks and soils still contain records of ancient magnetism. Studying the magnetic minerals in these samples can help scientists understand how the moon's magnetic field evolved over time.
Sources & evidence
- Phys.org Reporting source
Scientists find lunar 'magnetic fossil' in Chang'e-6 samples โ
https://phys.org/news/2026-09-scientists-lunar-magnetic-fossil-samples.html