What's Happening?
Daichi Fujii, a museum curator, has been tracking flashes on the moon since 2011, logging approximately 60 impacts. His work provides fresh data on asteroid strike rates, contributing to the understanding of how often and how hard space rocks hit the moon.
This ongoing observation helps astronomers gather data on the frequency and impact of meteoroids on the lunar surface.
Why It's Important?
Fujii's long-term monitoring of lunar impacts is significant for the scientific community as it offers insights into the frequency of asteroid impacts. This data is essential for assessing the potential threats to both lunar missions and Earth. Understanding the rate of impacts can aid in the development of strategies to protect future lunar bases and satellites from space debris.
