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Odd flashes of light on the Moon have been observed for over a thousand years, with recent studies suggesting they may be caused by meteorite impacts or radon gas leaks, but their exact nature remains uncertain.
New research suggests that the mysterious flashes of light observed on Venus may be caused by meteors burning up on the planet's hot surface, rather than lightning as previously believed. Scientists from Arizona State University analyzed data and found that the energy levels of the flashes correlated with smaller meteoroids entering Venus' atmosphere. The study challenges the long-held assumption that the flashes were caused by lightning, suggesting that depictions of Venus in art may have influenced this misconception.