What caused the only known lunar landslide? Newly opened Apollo 17 moon samples may hold the answer A mysterious lunar landslide might have been caused by debris from a faraway crater-forming impact, new analyses of Apollo 17 moon samples suggest. Astrobitica August 22, 2025 (Last updated: August 22, 2025) 1 minute read A mysterious lunar landslide might have been caused by debris from a faraway crater-forming impact, new analyses of Apollo 17 moon samples suggest. About the Author Astrobitica Administrator Visit Website View All Posts Post navigation Previous: New moon of August 2025 brings a rare black moon and a close Mars encounterNext: It’s our choice as the best deep space viewing telescope, and it’s rarely discounted — now with $200 off, this telescope deal is worth grabbing fast