Bright and dark swirling patterns on the Moon’s surface have been linked to the topography of the swirls, says a new paper by a team of scientists from the Planetary Science Institute. “This is the ...

The mysterious features are associated with magnetic anomalies. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. There are captivating features on ...

This image shows the swirl region within Mare Ingenii, highlighting one of the study areas (inset). The bright and dark swirl pattern is stark against the lunar mare terrain. The images are from the ...