Solar wind particles hit the surface of the Moon, but they don't make it to the surface of the Earth because the Earth:

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The correct answer is option D, which states that the Earth has a magnetic field while the Moon does not. The magnetic field deflects the charged particles of the solar wind and protects the Earth's atmosphere from the harmful effects of these particles. However, the Moon does not have a magnetic field, which means that the solar wind particles can reach its surface without any obstacle, leading to the formation of a thin layer of electrostatically levitated dust.

Solar Wind Particles Hit the Surface of the Moon, but They