During the COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020, scientists observed a significant drop in lunar nighttime surface temperatures. This “anomalous dip” was attributed to reduced radiation from Earth due to decreased human activity and pollution during global lockdowns. The findings, published in the Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society: Letters, suggest that the Moon’s temperature swings could serve as a stable platform to study Earth’s radiation budget and climate change. The unique conditions provided by the pandemic offered a rare opportunity to observe these effects, which may not occur again.