(FOX40.COM) — An astronomer witnessed two bright meteors slamming into the moon on Oct. 30 and Nov. 1, which were visible from Earth for a split second. According to Space.com, Japanese astronomer ...

Japanese astronomer Daichi Fujii captured two bright flashes on the Moon, the result of meteors hitting the lunar surface at incredible speeds. These events, though fleeting, captivated astronomy ...

An astronomer in Hiratsuka City, Japan, captured the moment a meteor hit the moon on the evening of November 1. Astronomer Daichi Fujii, who operates under the X handle @dfuji1, captured this footage.

“Impact flashes on the moon are very common,” University of Colorado Boulder astrophysical and planetary sciences professor Paul Hayne said. “In fact, they happen more or less every night, and it’s a ...

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Astronomers can sometimes capture meteors striking the surface of the moon with relatively small telescopes on Earth. Credit: Morteza Nikoubazl / NurPhoto / Getty Images A space rock slammed into the ...

November features two meteor showers and the year's brightest, biggest supermoon. November promises a dazzling display for skywatchers, as the skies come alive with a trio of celestial spectacles. Two ...

The Orionid meteor shower, which is active now, is expected to peak in activity before the end of October. The Orionids produce anywhere from 10 to 20 meteors per hour at their peak, which can leave ...

The shower is expected to peak on the nights of November 16 and 17, with the best viewing times between midnight and dawn. Viewers can expect to see about three to 15 fast, bright meteors per hour, ...

A meteor shower that usually has up to 100 shooting stars an hour will peak this weekend — but there’s a challenge. The Perseids meteor shower is known to be one of the “most vivid” yearly showers, ...

The Orionid meteor shower is active from early October to early November, with peak activity expected on October 20-21, 2025. The meteors are known for being fast and bright, sometimes leaving glowing ...