Armagh: Rare Footage of Lunar Impact Flash Captured by Observatory

Rare footage of lunar impact flash captured

An astronomer at Armagh Observatory and Planetarium has captured what is believed to be the first video recording of a lunar impact flash made from the island of Ireland.

Astronomer captures rare footage of lunar impact flash

The event was captured using the Armagh Robotic Telescope at the Armagh Observatory and Planetarium.

Astronomers Capture Rare Impact Flash on the Moon

On December 12, 2025, a team of astronomers at the Armagh Observatory and Planetarium (AOP) witnessed something truly rare—a brief flash of light on the Moon’s surface caused by a meteoroid impact. This groundbreaking discovery, the first of its kind captured in Ireland, offers a rare glimpse into the Moon’s dynamic and often violent nature. As part of their ongoing research into the impacts that shape our lunar neighbor, AOP’s work is pushing t…