Map Attack In a new analysis, scientists have found evidence of water existing basically all over the Moon. Discovered by researchers from the Planetary Science Institute, this fascinating new finding comes from fresh looks at lunar mineralogy maps showing that water molecules are far more widespread than previously thought.

According to a new analysis of mineralogy maps, water and hydroxyl – another molecule made up of hydrogen and oxygen – can be found in multiple locations across all lunar latitudes and terrains, even where the Sun shines down most powerfully.

New research suggests that water on the moon's surface is more widespread than we thought -- even in places bathed in sunlight.