Mysterious Meteor Impact Captured on Moon
Astronomer Daichi Fujii captured videos of bright flashes on the Moon, potentially caused by impacts from the Geminid meteor shower. These flashes, observed on December 8, coincide with the annual meteor shower known for its brilliant displays. The Moon, frequently hit by cosmic debris, has previously been impacted by Geminids, with NASA studies noting such events in 2006 and 2010. While it's not confirmed that the recent flashes are from Geminids, their direction suggests a possible link. The Geminids originate from the asteroid 3200 Phaethon, whose sodium tail was recently studied by NASA and ESA.