Congresswoman faulted for telling students moon is glass-made.

In her defense, Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee clarified that she was referring to the sun, not the moon, during a solar eclipse-viewing event with students. She called those criticizing her “foolish thinkers” and emphasized her enthusiasm for future lunar exploration.

Addressing students outside Booker T. Washington High School in Houston, the congresswoman made several scientifically questionable statements about the moon before the celestial event.

She began by describing the moon as a “full moon,” a complete rounded circle primarily made up of gases. Jackson Lee then raised the question of whether humans could live on the moon due to its gaseous composition. She also mentioned NASA’s plans to return to the moon in the coming years.

Additionally, Jackson Lee asserted that the moon emits unique light and energy. However, her explanation for the solar eclipse seemed to confuse the alignment of the sun and moon.

Overall, while trying to engage students in science, Jackson Lee’s statements about the moon raised eyebrows and sparked debate.

Repurposed article originally published in Hindustan Times