How the Moon Got Its Lemon Shape

Wednesday, July 30, 2014 - 12:30 in Physics & Chemistry

Tidal forces exerted during the solar system's youth can explain most of the moon's large-scale topography, including its slight lemon shape, reports the study, which was published online today (July 30) in the journal Nature.

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