Lunar impact flash detected on the Moon by Armagh Observatory and Planetarium
Andrew Marshall-Lee
On 12 December 2025 At 03:09:36 UTC, astronomers at the Armagh Observatory and Planetarium (AOP) have captured what is believed to be the first video recording of a lunar impact flash in Ireland, and the second recorded from the UK!
What you can see is a brief flash of light on the Moon’s night side, consistent with a small meteoroid striking the lunar surface. The event was captured using the Armagh Robotic Telescope (ART), located on site at the Armagh Observatory and Planetarium, by Andrew...