Space junk on 5,800-mph collision course with moon

It may take weeks, even months, to confirm the impact through satellite images

Impact craters cover the surface of the moon (Michael Sohn/AP)

The moon is about to be hit by three tons of space junk, a punch that will carve out a crater that could fit several huge lorries.

The leftover rocket will smash into the far side of the moon at 5,800mph on Friday, away from telescopes’ prying eyes.