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lunar crust

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lunar crust [′lü·nər ′krəst]
(astronomy)
The outer layer of the moon.
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The Lunar Crater Observation and Sensing Satellite was fired into the lunar crust on October 9.
Delight at lunar tests by Coventry Evening Telegraph (England)
According to Taylor, the lunar crust formed within 90 million years of the impact, which tallies well with the age of the zircon.
Oldest zircon from lunar rock suggests molten moon solidified 90 ... by Asian News International
The ROM's newly acquired meteorite is one such example, a piece of lunar crust that was launched into space by an enormous impact on the moon.
Lunar landing by Nicklin, Ian / ROM Magazine
 
 
 
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