Lunar soil exhibition draws huge crowds in Hong Kong

HONG KONG - An exhibition in Hong Kong showcasing the first soil samples collected from the moon in 44 years drew huge crowds on its first day on Sunday.

The exhibit is part of altogether 1,731 grams of samples picked up from the moon by China's Chang'e-5 lunar probe in December 2020. It is the first time that lunar soil is displayed in Hong Kong.

The exhibition at Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre also features models of the lunar probe and hundreds of exhibits to tell the inspiring stories of Chinese scientists over the last 100 years.

It is free and runs until July 9. Visitors are required to register online in advance.