Impact on the Moon at Total Eclipse
Taken by Selín Alejandro González Palomino on January 20, 2019 @
Toluca, México
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Cosmic Impact During a Total Lunar Eclipse.
We have an upcoming Total Lunar Eclipse seen in a few days, so it is inevitable to remember what happened 5 years ago.
On the night of January 20, 2019, the universe delivered a breathtaking double spectacle. As Earth cast its shadow over the Moon during a total lunar eclipse, an unexpected visitor left its mark on our celestial neighbor.
A meteor, traveling at tens of kilometers per second, hurtled through space and slammed into the Moon’s surface, unleashing a burst of energy in a brief but brilliant flash—visible even from Earth. This event, captured on video, is one of the rare instances where a lunar impact was recorded during a total eclipse, merging the elegance of celestial mechanics with the raw power of cosmic collisions.
This video not only highlights the Moon’s vulnerability to the relentless bombardment of space debris but also underscores the importance of astronomical observation. Every flash in the darkness tells a story of the past, a reminder that the universe is constantly changing—and that at any moment, a similar impact could happen much closer to home.
Even the video is not HD, the impact is well visible.
This video remains significant as we approach another total lunar eclipse in just a few days, reminding us of the incredible events that can unfold in the night sky.
Photographer's website:
https://selinalejandro.blogspot.com/2025/03/meteorite-impact.html
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