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New Information Makes Living On The Moon More Feasible Than Ever
A potential breakthrough for the ever-elusive moon base
Space is known for a lot of things but one of the most prominent features of space is its extreme temperatures. Temperatures in space can range from -400 F in the void and millions of degrees on the surface of the sun. One of the biggest obstacles to humanity’s spread into the stars is the temperature. Space is way too cold or way too hot. Or is it?
According to new data, there are parts of the moon that are the perfect temperature for humans and that can be a game changer.
The Ideal Temperature
The most comfortable temperature for humans is between 60 and 70 F. These are temperatures that are most often experienced during the temperate months or inside air conditioned structures. But now, it seems as though we can experience those temperatures on the moon.
The temperatures on the moon range from -300 F in areas experiencing night to 200 F in areas experiencing day. Since the moon has no atmosphere the temperatures rise and fall rapidly. Half of the moon is shrouded in darkness for two weeks at a time while the other side bakes in endless sun. Until now, those temperatures posed a massive risk to humans trying to explore the moon.
