August 5th Lunar impact

Discussion in 'Fred's House of Pancakes' started by bwilson4web, Aug 3, 2026 at 11:39 AM.

  1. bwilson4web

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    Impact Details
    • Object: Spent Falcon 9 upper stage from a January 2025 launch
    • Mass: ~4,000–4,500 kg (4–4.5 tons)
    • Speed: ~8,700 km/h (5,400 mph)
    • Expected Crater Size: 20 to 30 meters (65 to 100 feet) wide
    I’m wondering if we’ll see a meteor shower in the days/weeks afterwards?

    What about the existing missions on the moon?

    Bob Wilson