Moon’s ancient magnetic field may have flickered on and off
Science Magazine • 2/25/2026 – 2/26/2026
Summary
Billions of years ago, melting rocks deep inside the Moon may have caused bursts of surprisingly strong magnetism. This suggests that the Moon's ancient magnetic field could have flickered on and off.
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