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Bright Meteors Caught Slamming Into The Moon
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Japanese astronomer Daichi Fujii captured two brilliant flashes on the moon's nightside. The flashes were likely caused by meteoroids from the Taurid meteor shower striking the lunar surface.
Credit: Daichi Fujii / Hiratsuka City Museum | edited by Space.com
Credit: Daichi Fujii / Hiratsuka City Museum | edited by Space.com
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