For centuries, astronomers have witnessed mysterious flashes and glowing spots on the Moon — known as Transient Lunar Phenomena (TLPs). With over 3,000 documented sightings, their cause remains a scientific mystery. Are they meteoroid impacts? Gas bursts from within the Moon? Or something else entirely? Using high-resolution telescopes and satellite imaging, researchers are now tracking these flashes in real-time. What they discover could change our understanding of the Moon’s geology — and its potential for future exploration.
