Step 1 :Given that the temperature on the surface of the moon is -4.5°F, we can use the formula to convert this temperature to degrees Celsius.
Step 2 :The formula to convert Fahrenheit to Celsius is: \(C = \frac{5}{9} * (F - 32)\)
Step 3 :Substituting \(F = -4.5\) into the formula, we get: \(C = \frac{5}{9} * (-4.5 - 32)\)
Step 4 :First, calculate the value inside the parentheses: \(-4.5 - 32 = -36.5\)
Step 5 :Then, multiply this result by \(\frac{5}{9}\): \(C = \frac{5}{9} * -36.5 = -20.27777777777778\)
Step 6 :Rounding this to the nearest tenth of a degree, we get: \(C = -20.3°C\)
Step 7 :So, the temperature on the surface of the moon in degrees Celsius is \(\boxed{-20.3°C}\)