Indications of Water Ice on the Moon
Date: 4 Sep 1998

The dark blue and purple areas at the Moon's poles indicate neutron emissions that are consistent with hydrogen-rich deposits covered by desiccated regolith. These hydrogen signatures are possible indications of water in the form of ice or hydrated minerals. (Feldman et al., Science, 281, 1496, 1998.)


Last Update: 10 Feb 2012 (AMB)

Credit: NASA