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The lowest temperature on a lunar surface is expected to reach approximately around ( in celsius)

  1. -230

  2. -130

  3. -30

  4. 0
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The lunar surface experiences extreme temperature variations due to the lack of atmosphere. During the lunar night, temperatures in permanently shadowed craters can drop to approximately -230°C (-382°F), making it one of the coldest places in our solar system. The daytime surface temperature can reach 127°C (260°F).

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