In short, both. The average nighttime temperature is –298°F and the average daytime temperature is 224°F. Because the Moon has no real atmosphere to block the Sun’s rays during the day or to trap heat at night, temperatures vary greatly between day and night.
In short, both. The average nighttime temperature is –298°F and the average daytime temperature is 224°F. Because the Moon has no real atmosphere to block the Sun’s rays during the day or to trap heat at night, temperatures vary greatly between day and night.