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The footprints left by astronauts on the Moon will disappear in a few years.

Why it is true

The Apollo astronauts footprints on the Moon can last millions of years, because there is no atmosphere, wind or rain. The only erosion comes from micrometeorites and solar radiation, which act very slowly. That is why the footprints have remained practically intact since 1969.

Source: NASA

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