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(KWQC) – Astronomers report seeing brief, random lightning coming from the surface of the moon, sometimes up to several times a week.
Scientists have been aware of the "transient lunar phenomenon" for years but still do not know what causes them.
Theories ranging from meteor impacts to seismic activity are among the possibilities discussed so far.
German astronomer Hakan Kayal, professor of space technology at the University of Würzburg, believes that a powerful telescope piloted remotely and directed to the moon 24 hours a day could provide the answer, according to a report from USA Today.
The telescope located in Spain will take photos and videos as soon as it will detect a flash on the moon, giving scientists more data to be able to unravel the mystery.
Kayal said that interest in moonlighting was high due to a new race to the moon going on in China, India and the United States, as well as several private projects, according to USA Today.
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