Falcon 9 rocket stage to crash into moon in August 2026, Jeddah astronomy group says
Jeddah Astronomy Society says a Falcon 9 rocket stage will hit the moon on August 5, 2026, offering a research opportunity but not visible from Saudi Arabia.
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AIThe Jeddah Astronomy Society has announced that the upper stage of a Falcon 9 rocket, operated by SpaceX, will collide with the moon’s surface at high speed on the morning of August 5, 2026. The event is seen as a scientific opportunity to study the effects of such impacts on the lunar surface.
The society explained that the flash from the collision may be visible from some parts of the world. However, it will not be observable from Saudi Arabia, as the impact will occur in the morning hours when the moon is near the western horizon or may have already set.
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The society added that such events help improve understanding of the moon’s composition and how it interacts with space objects, highlighting the importance of scientific monitoring by experts worldwide.