Tue 27 Oct
|RMG Lecture Theatre
Lunar Hydration: Discoveries and Impact
by Pranjal Garg Water is one of the most crucial ingredients for sustaining life, and nowhere is this more evident than on Earth. But what if water also exists on our nearest celestial neighbour- the Moon? DETAILS ON HOW TO BOOK FOR THIS EVENT ARE EMAILED TO MEMBERS IN THE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
Time & Location
27 Oct 2026, 19:00 – 20:30
RMG Lecture Theatre, Romney Rd, London SE10 9NF, UK
About the Event
Synopsis:
Water is one of the most crucial ingredients for sustaining life, and nowhere is this more evident than on Earth. But what if water also exists on our nearest celestial neighbour- the Moon?
For the longest time, humanity has looked up at the Moon and considered it to be a geologically inactive and anhydrous body. This long-held conventional view was challenged with the return of lunar samples and observations from spacecrafts. The results from various missions presented signs of hydroxyl (OH) and water (H20) on the lunar surface. Is water only confined to the permanently shadowed regions near the poles, or is it heterogenous on the entire surface?
This talk will explore the history of lunar hydration, examining how our current knowledge of hydration has evolved from Earth-based observations to recent discoveries drawing on evidence from Cassini, Deep Impact and Chandrayaan-1. It will discuss the processes responsible…