Fernando et al. 2026: Apollo impact flashes vs seismic data

'Cross-referencing astronaut-observed lunar impact flashes with seismic data: lessons from Apollo for Artemis', EarthArXiv preprint (Feb 2026, revised Sept 2026), doi:10.31223/X5MF3M. Authors include Harrison Schmitt. Three flashes on Apollo 16 and 17 while four seismic stations ran: 'no candidate matches'. Suggests the two Apollo 17 flashes were likely Geminids. Not yet peer reviewed.

Cases (2)

• 1972Flashes on the Moon: Apollo 16, Apollo 17, Artemis II
• 1972Schmitt's flash north of Grimaldi

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• doi:10.31223/X5MF3M