Astronomer Captures Meteorite Crashing into the Moon

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Astronomer Captures Meteorite Crashing into the Moon
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A new crater on the Moon has formed after a meteorite smashed into the lunar surface.

The meteorite is believed to have struck near the Ideler L crater, slightly northwest of the Pitiscus crater, Fujii says.

The video, played in real-time, shows a spec of white light burning brightly on the lunar surface before quickly disappearing again.Why do Meteorites Impact the Moon?

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