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Meteorite impact on the moon

The flare caused by a car-sized object crashing into the moon. Photo: Jose Madedo

A meteorite crashed into the moon in an unprecedented blow to its brightness

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Simulation of a meteorite impact on the lunar surface, March 17, 2013. Image: NASA

NASA: A bright explosion on the moon was caused by a meteor impact weighing 30-40 kg

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