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Distribution of ice at the South Pole (left) and North Pole (right) of the Moon
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Distribution of ice at the South Pole (left) and North Pole (right) of the Moon
Distribution of ice at the South Pole (left) and North Pole (right) of the Moon
Distribution of ice at the South Pole (left) and North Pole (right) of the Moon
The areas of ice are shown in blue. The ice is mainly found in the dark craters at the South Pole, which are permanently shaded from sunlight.
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NASA