Solved: New analysis of Apollo Moon samples finally settles debate about the Moon's magnetic field

Published on February 24, 2026

Researchers from the Department of Earth Sciences, University of Oxford, have resolved a long-standing debate about the strength of the Moon’s magnetic field. For decades, scientists have argued whether the Moon had a strong or weak magnetic field during its early history (3.5 - 4 billion years ago). Now a new analysis – published today in Nature Geoscience – shows that both sides of the debate are effectively correct.
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