Bright Ice Below

NASA's image library records Bright Ice Below.

WHY IT’S INTERESTING

Rhea crater-saturated surface shows a large bright blotch, which was likely created when a geologically recent impact sprayed bright, fresh ice ejecta over the moon surface

SERENDIPITYA little unexpected

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A CLOSER LOOK

Rhea crater-saturated surface shows a large bright blotch, which was likely created when a geologically recent impact sprayed bright, fresh ice ejecta over the moon surface

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FOLLOW THE EVIDENCE

NASA Image and Video LibraryBright Ice Below

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