Falcon 9 upper stage to slam into the Moon Aug 5, 2026: how to watch and what to expect
A spent SpaceX Falcon 9 upper stage left over from a 2025 lunar mission is predicted to strike the Moon on Aug. 5, 2026. Experts say the impact might be too subtle to see from Earth, but there’s a real chance we could catch a flash or an over-the-limb plume if geometry and timing line up.