What are transient lunar phenomena?

What are transient lunar phenomena?

Explore the mysterious transient lunar phenomena (TLPs), short-lived events on the moon's surface that intrigue scientists and sky-gazers alike.

NASA and ESA Trace Mysterious Lunar Flashes to Meteors and Gas Leaks

Transient Lunar Phenomena are mysterious bursts and glows observed on the Moon, lasting from milliseconds to hours. NASA and ESA research show that these events often result from meteoroid impacts, radon gas outgassing, and dust charged by solar wind, illuminating the Moon’s dynamic surface in surprising ways.