The moon may not have any breathable air, but that doesn't mean it has no atmosphere. Astronomers have for decades been aware of the delicate atmosphere surrounding the moon that is so thin and ...

Scientists say they have identified the main process that formed the moon's atmosphere and continues to sustain it today. The team reports that the lunar atmosphere is primarily a product of 'impact ...

The moon has a thin atmosphere that needs constant replenishing, as its atoms often escape to space due to the weakness of lunar gravity. Scientists know that various weathering processes can send ...