A SpaceX Rocket Is About to Slam Into the Moon, Scientist Says

An independent astronomer predicts a spent SpaceX Falcon 9 upper stage will hit the Moon on August 5, 2026 around 06:44 UTC.

The likely impact zone is near Einstein crater, and the article says sunlight could slightly alter the object’s path before then.

The collision is not expected to pose any danger, but it would add a new artificial impact site on the Moon.

The event is placed alongside past lunar impacts from Apollo, LCROSS, Chang'e 5-T1, and other missions.