Moon's phases. Composite image showing the moon during the first quarter phase (right) and last quarter phase (left). The very pale colours of the lun

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Moon's phases. Composite image showing the moon during the first quarter phase (right) and last quarter phase (left). The very pale colours of the lunar surface (slightly enhanced here) are real and represent the various types of iron and mineral deposits. The blue hues reveal titanium-rich areas, while brown-orange and purple colours show areas poor in titanium and iron.

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Photo credit: © BABAK TAFRESHI/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY / Alamy / Afripics
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