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Astronomers captured a rare, bright flash on the Moon caused by a meteoroid impact, providing valuable data on space debris and impact frequency, which is crucial for future lunar exploration safety.
Astronomers in Ireland detected a rare, brief flash on the Moon caused by a small object, possibly linked to the Geminid meteor shower and asteroid 3200 Phaethon, highlighting ongoing lunar impacts during meteor showers.
An astronomer at Armagh Observatory captured what is believed to be the first video of a lunar impact flash in Ireland, during the Geminid meteor shower, marking a rare and significant event in astronomical observation.
Last year, a mystery object crashed into the Moon, leaving behind a double crater. Scientists initially believed it was a defunct Chinese rocket, but new evidence confirms its identity. However, the findings also reveal that the rocket likely carried an unknown payload. The object was first detected by researchers at the University of Arizona and was later identified as a Chinese rocket booster. The team observed variations in the light reflected off the rocket, indicating its identity. The rocket's unusual movement suggested the presence of another object on board. The double crater left by the impact is unique and requires two roughly equal masses. The identity of the object presumed to have created the second crater remains unknown, and it may never be disclosed unless China chooses to reveal it.
A viral video depicting an impact and explosion on the surface of the Moon has been debunked as fake. The video, originally posted on YouTube by user Diego Sinclair, was computer-generated and not an authentic event. While objects colliding with the Moon can create bright flashes of light, they are not caused by fire or combustion, as depicted in the video. Instead, the flashes are a result of the thermal glow of molten rock and hot vapors at the impact site. The video's creator admitted it was an edited video, leading to its rating as fake.