NASA Confirms: Ancient Wisdom Knew Secrets of the Moon

In a groundbreaking study, NASA analyzed data from Apollo missions, combining them with new findings, to discover that the moon's core is cooling and shrinking. As the moon's core contracts, its rigid surface breaks, causing one part to push into the adjacent section and forming cliffs known as 'thrust faults.' These geological features, as reported in the journal Nature Geoscience, are believed by researchers to cause moonquakes. The moon's shrinking also leads to a phenomenon called 'thrust faulting,' where older layers of moon rock move over younger ones. Dr. Thomas Watters, a senior scientist at the National Air and Space Museum, stated on NASA's site, "Our research is the first evidence that these faults are still active and likely generating moonquakes as the moon slowly cools and shrinks." Recent studies point to an ancient moon with a hot, volcanic surface, complete with lava geysers. Researchers are trying to understand these fiery origins. Findings from the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter highlight volcanic activity as part of the moon's geologic history. Jewish sages understood that the moon was initially like today's sun—large and fiery. The Gemara, written about 1,500 years ago, stated that Hashem created two great lights, the sun and the moon. However, when the moon protested over having two rulers, Hashem instructed it to diminish itself, becoming a 'lesser light.' "Hashem made the two great lights... The moon said to Hashem, 'Master of the Universe, can two kings wear one crown?' He said to her, 'Go and lessen yourself'" (Chullin 60b). This explanation also appears in "Otzar HaMidrashim," describing the creation of the sun and moon as initially equal. They were equal until the moon questioned its existence alongside another great entity. Hashem diminished the moon, saying it was predestined to be made smaller. Immediately, the moon protested, asking if she should suffer such a great reduction for a single question. Hashem promised future restoration, with the moon's light returning to match the sun's, and the sun's radiance increasing sevenfold. How could the Jewish people know these cosmic secrets if not that the Torah, given at Mount Sinai, has its origin in the Creator? Knowledge like this could not have been humanly accessible hundreds or thousands of years ago. Advancements in science repeatedly confirm the Torah's insights, which were once dismissed. Watch Rabbi Zamir Cohen explain compelling scientific proof of the Torah's divine origin. It begs the question about how the moon transitioned from a 'greater light' to a 'lesser light.' You can view an explanation in the linked video resources.