Asteroid Strikes the Moon | Captured in Broad Daylight An asteroid was captured hitting the Moon during the day 🌑☀️. Unlike Earth, the Moon has no atmosphere so asteroids and space rocks don’t burn up. They crash straight into the surface at incredible speeds, leaving craters that last for billions of years. Catching such an impact in daylight is extremely rare and reminds us of the Moon’s violent history of cosmic collisions. But it also raises questions how many more space rocks are heading i

Today is International Asteroid Day! Find out what happens underground when a gigantic asteroid hits Earth with hyper-velocity. #KnownUniverse | National Geographic TV

Asteroid Day is this Monday, June 30th! Join us for all-day festivities, including a full rim tour, exclusive exhibits, live presentations & expert talks, hands-on activities, followed by an evening of science talks, events, and stargazing at Lowell Observatory! Sign up for the full FREE Rim Tour, and get more info at www.asteroiddayaz.com or on our Events page at www.meteorcrater.com It's a great day of fun and learning! #AsteroidDay #asteroid #MeteorCrater #lowellobservatory #Arizona #northern