A topographic model of the Moon using a color-scale from purple (low) to red (high) based on data collected by NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter and Kaguya by the Japanese Space Agency.

The South Pole is located on the frozen continent of Antarctica, resting atop a large ice sheet, whereas the North Pole is located in the Arctic Ocean and is distinguished by floating sea ice.

SOFIA Reveals Map of Moon’s Water Near its South Pole Artemis Landing Sites by SpaceRef March 19, 2023 July 15, 2024. Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X; ...