If you are like me astronomy holds a fascination because it is so visual. I saw this and thought I would share it with you. Observers studying impacts on the moon during the total eclipse of the moon on in January 2019 saw a flash as a meteorite hit the surface of the moon.
source the youtube video below
The Royal Astronomical Society publishes in their Monthly Notices April 27, 2019, a new analysis by Spanish astronomers below:
A new analysis by Spanish astronomers says the space rock collided with the moon at 38,000 miles per hour (61,000 km/hour) excavating a crater 33-50 feet (10-15 meters) across.
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Can you imagine 38,000 miles per hour?
Keep your feet on the ground but be sure and look up at the stars.
One of these days I hope to make it to a star party.
