• Cethin
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    83 days ago

    The moon is hit by objects constantly. Just look at it’s surface. It wouldn’t significantly change it’s orbit or anything like that, but I imagine it’d probably create a plume that’s visible from Earth most likely.

    So no, there’s no need to be concerned, and there never was really. Even if it had hit Earth (which was always very unlikely), it’d likely hit the ocean because that’s most of the surface. The media tried to make you scared because it generated clicks, but it was never a serious concern. If you’re willing to get into a car and drive every day then you accept much greater risks than this ever was.

    • ivanafterall ☑️
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      43 days ago

      The moon has been our ride-or-die bitch for so long and we’re just content to let it get pummeled. It’s not fair.

      • Cethin
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        23 days ago

        That’s probably why it’s slowly trying to leave us! We need to take better care of it and it might stay!

    • @tomenzgg@midwest.social
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      23 days ago

      Ah; I’ve only heard bits and pieces here and there so I wasn’t scared but I had been under the impression it was of a size for sufficient low-key worry (and that’s why it was better that it’d miss Earth) which was why I was confused as to why hitting the moon, then, would be any better.

      Thanks for the clarification!