Planetary scientists have discovered haematite, a type of iron oxide sometimes known as rust, on the Moon's surface, particularly near the poles. Scientists were astonished to discover that the Moon ...

Something unusual appears to be happening on the Moon, and Earth may be playing a part. Researchers have reportedly detected haematite, a form of iron oxide commonly known as rust, on the Moon’s ...

Tiny iron oxide grains found in lunar soil samples brought by the Chinese Chang’e-6 mission upend what was known about the Moon’s surface and magnetic properties, scientists revealed in a new study.