Simulation shows possible impact of asteroid hurtling towards Earth | The Sun

In a rare daytime observation, a mysterious rock — possibly an asteroid — slammed into the Moon’s surface. Impacts like this can eject dust high above the lunar surface, sometimes visible from Earth as a quick flash. Scientists study such events to learn more about the Moon’s composition and the constant barrage of space debris it endures. 🌙☄️ #space #SpaceX #NASA | Cosmic Adventure

Asteroid Strikes the Moon | Captured in Broad Daylight An asteroid was captured hitting the Moon during the day 🌑☀️. Unlike Earth, the Moon has no atmosphere so asteroids and space rocks don’t burn up. They crash straight into the surface at incredible speeds, leaving craters that last for billions of years. Catching such an impact in daylight is extremely rare and reminds us of the Moon’s violent history of cosmic collisions. But it also raises questions how many more space rocks are heading i