Long ago, some people joked that the Moon was made of cheese. This fun idea comes from old stories and cartoons, where the Moon’s bumpy surface looked like Swiss cheese full of holes. In reality, the Moon is made of rock, dust, and metals, not something you could slice and eat.
Scientists have studied the Moon closely using telescopes, spacecraft, and even Moon rocks brought back by astronauts. These rocks are made mostly of minerals like basalt and anorthosite, which form from volcanic activity. The gray color you see from Earth comes from a layer of fine dust that covers its surface.
So, while it’s fun to imagine a giant ball of cheese floating in space, the truth is far more interesting. The Moon tells us the story of our Solar System’s history, not the recipe for a cosmic sandwich. That’s why learning about space at Vero Q&A can be even more exciting than the myths.