SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket to impact the Moon next month, scientists expect a visible ejecta plume - IT之家

A retired SpaceX Falcon 9 second stage is expected to hit the Moon on Aug. 5 near the western limb, around the Einstein and Balmer crater region.

Researchers say the impact could produce a visible dust-and-debris plume, with brightness changes lasting minutes and a tall ejecta column.

The event offers a rare real-world opportunity to study the dynamics of human-made lunar impacts, including dust spread and impact plume behavior.

The observations could help refine models and assess risks for future Moon missions and surface infrastructure.