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Wow, that's insane. I would have thought it was closer to the size of a yoga ball than a baseball.Tom.G said:
Potential Impact of Meteoroid During Lunar Eclipse on January 21, 2019
- Context: Stargazing
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SUMMARY
The lunar eclipse on January 21, 2019, was notably impacted by a meteoroid strike, which was observed by multiple viewers and cameras. The meteoroid, estimated to have a mass of approximately 22 pounds (10 kilograms) and a diameter of 30-50 cm, struck the Moon at a shallow angle, creating a crater estimated to be 7-15 meters in diameter. Observers reported asymmetry in the eclipse's coloration, attributed to atmospheric refraction and the brightness of the uneclipsed portion of the Moon. This event has prompted discussions about the lack of immediate media coverage regarding the impact.
PREREQUISITES- Understanding of lunar eclipses and their phases
- Basic knowledge of meteoroid impacts and their effects
- Familiarity with astronomical observation techniques
- Awareness of the tools used for capturing astronomical events, such as telescopes and cameras
- Research the methods used to detect meteoroid impacts on the Moon
- Explore the implications of meteoroid impacts on lunar geology
- Learn about the technology behind high-speed cameras used in astronomical observations
- Investigate previous lunar impacts and their documented effects on the Moon's surface
Astronomers, astrophotographers, and space enthusiasts interested in lunar phenomena and meteoroid impacts will benefit from this discussion.