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sheeny
06-02-2007, 07:45 AM
Research has found the lunar surface is often electrically charged, which could affect plans for a moon base. The charging occurs by the moon passing though the Earth's magnetotail, or from the solar wind, but is dispersed by sunlight. From Nature:

http://www.nature.com/news/2007/070129/full/070129-16.html

Al.