Space rocks are constantly bombarding the surface of the Moon. NASA has been keeping a close eye on these impacts since 2005, using telescopes to watch for the telltale flashes that come from the …
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Space rocks are constantly bombarding the surface of the Moon. NASA has been keeping a close eye on these impacts since 2005, using telescopes to watch for the telltale flashes that come from the explosions they cause. On March 17th, 2013, NASA witnessed the biggest flash yet. Not only was it captured on camera—it led another spacecraft to find a brand new crater. Learn all about it in this month's column!
