How to watch SpaceX rocket crash into Moon today at 5,400mph

Wondering how you can watch a discarded rocket crash into the moon? Here's how 02:05, Wed, Aug 5, 2026 Updated: 02:11, Wed, Aug 5, 2026 SpaceX Launch Lights Up Sky (Image: Getty)A discarded SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket is set to crash into the Moon today, with the aftermath likely to be visible from Earth with the naked eye.The opportunity to study the crash has astrophysicists intrigued, with the SpaceX bungle actually providing a benefit to study the effects of a moon crash-course and the corresponding aftermath in real time. Get the latest news from around the world and more Invalid emailWe use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. Read our Privacy PolicyThe moon gets smacked into by random bits of space junk all the time, of course, as it lacks an atmosphere to protect it But those projectiles are random and unpredictable, so today's crash will offer up a rare opportunity for scientists to watch the impact closely and in real time.So when will the rocket actually ram the moon? Well, the spacecraft is on course to ...