Lunar Magma Ocean Video

Have you ever wondered how the dark and bright regions of the Moon formed?  In this short video, you will learn how they emerged from an ancient Moon, surrounded by a magma ocean. The video was produced by Professor Tim Swindle, at the Lunar and Planetary Laboratory, University of Arizona, and part of the LPI-JSC Center for Lunar Science and Exploration.

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