Astronomer Records Rare Double Meteor Impact on the Moon
An astronomer has captured a truly spectacular sight—two meteors slamming into the moon in a single night! It’s not every day you catch cosmic billiards in action, but thanks to modern astrophotography and a dash of patience, the event was filmed for the world to see. These brief flashes, visible from Earth, are believed to be from the Taurid meteor shower, a yearly event famous for its bright fireballs.
Lunar Impacts: Cosmic Fireworks Show
The moon, with its cratered surface, tells a long history of such impacts. But seeing two in quick succession is a rare treat for skywatchers. Thankfully, our pale neighbor doesn’t have an atmosphere to burn up these space rocks, so every meteor that hits makes a visible mark—sometimes even lighting up the night for those watching closely.
The video of the lunar impacts has excited astronomers and space fans alike. It’s a reminder that, while the universe can sometimes be a little too quiet, it still knows how to put on a fireworks show. Honestly, Earth is probably just glad the moon is taking one for the team (again).
Sources:
space.com
