51. What does the surface of the Moon feel like? Is it soft or hard? (A K2S Question)

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Right at the surface the regolith is a fine powder, easily kicked up. Not too far down, ~ 2.5 to 5 inches, it starts getting compacted and harder.

Answer provided by Thomas Matula, Ph.D. & Kenneth J. Murphy


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