The acceleration due to gravity is lower on the moon than on earth. which one of the following statements is true about the mass and weight of an astronaut on the moon's surface, compared to earth? the acceleration due to gravity is lower on the moon than on earth. which one of the following statements is true about the mass and weight of an astronaut on the moon's surface, compared to earth? both mass and weight are less. mass is less, weight is the same. both mass and weight are the same. mass is the same, weight is less.