2006-11-10 04:13:40 · 6 answers · asked by robertf_9999 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
For a world to have a (global) magnetic field, it must have a liquid metallic core and it must rotate fast enough. The Moon is solid throughout (we believe) and it doesn't rotate nearly fast enough even if it did have a molten interior.
2006-11-10 04:32:12 · answer #1 · answered by kris 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe the only solar system bodies that have significant magnetic fields are the sun, Jupiter, and Earth, in order of strength.
Earth's magnetic field protects us somewhat from the intense ionizing radiation coming from the sun and from space (in the form of cosmic rays). On the moon or Mars, we would have no such protection.
2006-11-10 15:59:48 · answer #2 · answered by grotereber 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The moon doesn't have any magnetic field since it has no active core to produce it like the earth. It is a dead astroid.
2006-11-10 12:29:58 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it does, but its very weak. the compass would go haywire anyway because of the incredibly high amount of radiation waves from the sun.
2006-11-10 13:05:49 · answer #4 · answered by supahtforyou 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, the moon cooled done long ago.
2006-11-10 13:08:26 · answer #5 · answered by bldudas 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No and no
2006-11-10 12:19:54 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋