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Because they are traveling at high rates of speed and there is no atmosphere to slow them down before they could contact people or craft, which could cause death or damage.

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Why are the sun's rays more dangerous on the moon than on earth?

Because the Moon has no atmosphere to filter out dangerous radiation.


Why is the moon dangerous when solar eclipse and not dangerous when lunar eclipse?

The moon has nothing to do with any 'danger'. The dangerous act is looking at the sun, which people are likely to do during a solar eclipse.


How do you collect star dust?

Stardust is composed of tiny particles found in space, so you can't directly collect it on Earth. However, stardust can reach Earth in the form of micrometeorites that fall from space and settle on the ground. Scientists can collect these micrometeorites by setting up special collectors in remote locations.


Is carbon dioxide on the moon?

It is declared before that there is neither atmosphere nor carbon dioxide on the moon.However, some Indian scientists are researching arguments that claim there is carbon dioxide on the moon. Refer to link below.One source of the lunar atmosphere is out gassing the release of gases such as radon and helium resulting from radioactive decay within the crust and mantle. Another important source is the bombardment of the lunar surface by micrometeorites, the solar wind, and sunlight, in a process known as sputtering.[


Why is it dangerous to look directly at the moon during a solar eclipse but not during lunar eclipse?

During a lunar eclipse the earth is between the sun and the moon, casting a shadow over the moon. So while you are watching the eclipse there is no danger of accidentally looking directly at the sun. During a solar eclipse the moon passes between the earth and the sun so the moon partially blocks out light from the sun. Thus to watch a solar eclipse requires looking directly at the sun which is very dangerous for the naked eye. So to avoid the risk of serious damage to the eye, you should only observe a solar eclipse using an indirect method.

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Causes of mechanical weathering on the moon?

The major cause of mechanical weathering on the moon is micrometeorites. These tiny rocks hit the moons surface and over time, change it.


If you left footprints on the moon what would happen to them?

The footprints on the moon left by the astronauts will still be there in a few thousand years. They will eventually be covered with new dust from micrometeorites.


Why is the Moon's surface not worn and change like the earth's surface?

No atmosphere or water to do any weathering. The weathering of the moon largely consists of being hit by micrometeorites, mostly dust-sized.


Why is the moon dangerous?

It is not dangerous


Is the flag that was placed on the moon still on the moon?

Yes, the flag that was planted on the moon during the Apollo missions is still on the moon. However, due to the harsh lunar environment, it is likely to have been bleached white by the unfiltered sunlight and damaged by radiation and micrometeorites.


What would a house on the moon be made of?

The basic requirements would be any material that could be made airtight and heat insulated. In addition it would need to withstand solar flares and micrometeorites.


Why are the sun's rays more dangerous on the moon than on earth?

Because the Moon has no atmosphere to filter out dangerous radiation.


Is the full moon dangerous?

No, the full moon is not dangerous. It is a natural phenomenon that occurs when the Moon is fully illuminated by the Sun. There is no scientific evidence to suggest that the full moon has any harmful effects on humans.


How does the moon get smooth?

The moon's surface gets smooth through various processes such as impact cratering, volcanic activity, and erosion by micrometeorites. Over time, these processes help to reduce surface roughness and create smoother areas on the moon's surface.


Is Lunar Dust on the moon actually volcanic ash?

No, lunar dust is mainly composed of fine particles of silicate minerals, glass fragments, and asteroids/meteorite debris. It is formed mainly by the impact of asteroids and meteorites on the moon's surface, not from volcanic activity like volcanic ash on Earth.


Why is the moon dangerous when solar eclipse and not dangerous when lunar eclipse?

The moon has nothing to do with any 'danger'. The dangerous act is looking at the sun, which people are likely to do during a solar eclipse.


Why was getting to the moon so dangerous?

I think that getting to the moon was so dangerous because of the radiation belt and we didnt have good protection against that.