COVID-19 lockdowns affected the Moon.
The COVID-19 pandemic changed everything! We had lockdowns and had to stay home, missing out on seeing friends and playing outside. It made people feel worried and lonely.
But guess what? The lockdowns even affected the Moon! Indian researchers discovered that during the 2020 lockdown, the Moon's surface got cooler. At night, temperatures dropped a lot!
This shows how what we do on Earth can even affect the Moon. Isn’t that amazing? So, the next time you look up at the night sky, remember that Earth and the Moon are connected in surprising ways!
The connection between lockdown and temperature decline.
During the lockdown, scientists noticed something cool about the Moon! When people stayed home and drove fewer cars, the Earth got quieter. With less smoke and pollution in the air, the heat released from Earth reduced.
This heat usually reaches the Moon and warms it up. When the heat reduced, so did the Moon’s temperature. But when things returned to normal after the lockdown, the Moon’s temperature rose again.
What does this research say?
The temperature changes during and after the lockdowns show that Earth and the Moon are connected! This research shows how our actions on Earth can affect places beyond our planet.
More research could help study Earth’s climate and how our actions influence space in the future. With more information, we could make smart rules to protect our planet from climate change. Together, we can make a difference, not just on Earth but in the whole universe!
