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What kind of atmosphere does the Moon have?

A very thin one called an exosphere, which you cannot breathe.

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  1. A thick atmosphere like Earth's
  2. A very thin exosphere, not breathable ✔
  3. Clouds of water vapor

Why: The Moon's atmosphere is so thin it is called an exosphere. There is too little air to breathe or carry sound, and too little atmosphere to moderate temperatures. Astronauts need spacesuits there.

Huh, didn't know that: The Moon has no moons of its own and no rings.

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Why did the Moon restaurant close? Great food, but no atmosphere.
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Answer: A very thin exosphere, not breathable. The Moon's atmosphere is so thin it is called an exosphere. There is too little air to breathe or carry sound, and too little atmosphere to moderate temperatures. Astronauts need spacesuits there.

  1. NASA Science: Earth's Moon Facts science.nasa.gov/moon/facts
    The Moon has a very thin and tenuous atmosphere called an exosphere. It is not breathable.
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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