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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:
Stargazing Potential Impact of Meteoroid During Lunar Eclipse on January 21, 2019
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The lunar eclipse on January 21, 2019, was observed across various locations, with participants noting varying visibility and weather conditions. During the event, a meteoroid impact was reported, with eyewitnesses and cameras capturing a bright flash on the moon's surface, suggesting the object was likely a small asteroid around 22 pounds in mass. Discussions highlighted the asymmetry of the eclipse, attributed to atmospheric refraction and the Earth's shadow's positioning. Participants expressed curiosity about the potential for lunar seismic sensors to detect such impacts and the implications for future observations. The event sparked interest in historical images of Earth from the moon during eclipses and the effects of such phenomena on space exploration.