Falcon 9 upper stage may crash into the Moon on 5 August

Scientists have calculated that a SpaceX Falcon 9 upper stage booster may impact the lunar surface on 5 August. Astronomers from dozens of universities are encouraging both professional observatories and amateur stargazers to observe the potential collision live. It would be the first recorded impact of such an object with the Moon.

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