A new investigation into rust on the Moon implicates Earth as the culprit. Oxygen leaking out of Earth is likely responsible for the transformation of iron to hematite (Fe 2 O 3) at the lunar poles.

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 ...

The Moon is rusting — and it’s Earth’s fault. Scientists have found that oxygen particles blown from Earth to the Moon can turn lunar minerals into haematite, also known as rust. The discovery adds to ...

A remarkable new finding regarding rust found on the Moon has amazed scientists. Although the Moon has no atmosphere, scientists have found the mineral hematite spreading across the Moon's surface.