The world was watching a lunar eclipse on January 21 when a meteorite struck the moon at 38,000 mph (61, 000 kph). Scroll down for videoThe meteorite that struck the moon on January 21st 2019 during the lunar eclipse was travelling at 38,000 mph (61, 000 kph), scientists have revealed. The two academics operate the Moon Impacts Detection and Analysis System (MIDAS) which used eight telescopes in the south of Spain. The so-called 'super blood wolf moon' was the first full moon of 2019, and brought the last total lunar eclipse we'll see until May 26, 2021. Academics operating the Moon Impacts Detection and Analysis System (MIDAS), using eight telescopes in south of Spain to monitor the lunar surface, made the latest calculations.

Source: Daily Mail April 30, 2019 17:57 UTC