Chang’e-5 lunar mission solves 120-million-year-old volcanic mystery

For decades, scientists have debated the Moon’s volcanic history. While extensive evidence of ancient eruptions exists, determining how long this volcanism persisted has remained elusive. New findings from China’s Chang’e-5 mission shed light on this question, offering fresh insights into the Moon’s geological activity.

The Moon’s surface features vast plains of basaltic rock known as…