For centuries, people have promised the moon as a symbol of love, longing, and the impossible. Bechar 006 is something rarer: a genuine fragment of the Moon itself. Explore the journey of this remarkable lunar meteorite, from an impact on the lunar surface to its discovery on Earth, and discover the ancient geological story preserved within its polished form.

What velocity is needed for a rock to escape the Moon? Explore the mathematics of lunar escape velocity, gravitational pull, impact ejecta, and how fragments of Moon rock can be launched into space and eventually become lunar meteorites.