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Watch Live As Asteroid Passes 'Very Close' by Earth
The space rock is due to come within just one third the distance between Earth and moon, and will be travelling at nearly 35,000 miles per hour.
Meteor Likely Caused 'Thundering' Boom That Shook Indiana Homes
"It's a reminder that we need to stay vigilant and know how to protect ourselves and detect these before they happen," said a planetary scientist.
Amazing Videos Show Rare Chunky Meteor Streaking Through the Sky
The bright fireball spotted in northern U.S. states and Canada was potentially as big as a basketball, unlike most which are about the size of a grain of sand.
Man Accidentally Photographs Shooting Star Zipping Over Family's Heads
"I still can't quite believe the photo caught it so perfectly," Wil Cheung, who took the photo, said. "I know I'll never take another shot like that again. It's a real one-in-a-million stuff."
Craters Only Ever Seen on Other Planets and Moons Discovered in Wyoming
The area, which scientists have named the Wyoming Crater Field, is in a triangular area between the cities of Laramie, Douglas and Casper.
Mars Meteorite Suggests Planet Was Habitable 30m Years Later Than Thought
Space researcher Sara Motaghian described the results as "really cool" to Newsweek, and said they could help in the search for life on the surface of Mars.
Exploding Meteor Over Pittsburgh Released Energy Equivalent to 30 Tons TNT
The meteor traveling over Pittsburgh was about a yard in diameter with a mass of about half a ton and was traveling at roughly 45,000 mph.
Incredible Photos of Geminid Meteor Shower Show Shooting Stars in the Sky
The annual shower is considered one of the best of the year and is caused by a huge space rock called 3200 Phaethon.
Asteroid the Size of the Great Pyramid To Pass Earth During Full Moon
The asteroid will be accompanied by a space rock smaller than a Boeing 747, and be trailed on Saturday by an object larger than the Washington Monument.
Taurid Meteor Shower To Peak Week Before November 2021's Beaver Moon
Between October and December Earth passes through debris left by the comet Encke, with pebbles creating fireballs as they hit the atmosphere at around 65,000 miles per hour.
When to See Orionid Meteor Shower, Uranus By the Light of the Full Moon
In a double treat for skywatchers on Thursday, the Orionids peak in the morning, while Uranus will be seen in the evening in the light of a full moon.
Stunning Videos Show Colorado Fireball Shooting Across the Night Sky
The fiery meteor was captured by several security cameras as it passed overhead in the dead of night.
How to See the Draconids Meteor Shower Next Week
The shower will only peak for a night but has been known to put on some of the most spectacular light shows of the last century.
Video Shows Fireball Shooting Over North Carolina at 32,000 Mph
The meteor broke apart 28 miles above the state and was reported by 148 eyewitnesses.
How a Meteor May Have Destroyed Ancient City and Inspired Tale of Sodom
When the meteor exploded, it released at least 1,000 times more energy than the Hiroshima atomic bomb, the study says.
Videos Show Texas Meteor Streaking Through the Night Sky
The fireball flew across the evening sky on Sunday, creating several bright flashes and—as reported by one observer—even an explosion-like sound.
What to Know About Watching the Spectacular Perseid Meteor Shower
The Perseids are considered the best meteor shower of the year, as the Earth passes through the debris trail of a huge comet and bright streaks light up the sky.
Meteor Lights up Florida Sky in Video After Asteroid Flies Past Earth
Asteroid 2021 GW4, which flew past Earth last night, was first spotted by astronomers on April 4, according to NASA.
Vermont Meteor's Violent Explosion Causes Earth Tremors Detected by NASA
The space agency said it had received over 100 eyewitness reports and also detected the sound made by the fireball.
Fireball Flies Over Vermont, Other Parts of Northeast at Over 47,000 Mph
Some eyewitnesses reported hearing a loud boom, which sounded like "big trucks crashing."
Huge Fireball over Alaska Sets off Volcano Warning System 360 Miles Away
One witness described the event as an "enormous ball of light in the sky," as scientists say remains of the meteorite may have landed north of Innoko River.
Two Huge Asteroids the Size of Giza Pyramid of Giza Are Set to Pass Earth
The asteroids, called 2020 RO and 2020 PM7, will pass safely on September 25 and 29 respectively more than 1.7 million miles away.
Mysterious Green Fireball Spotted Above Remote Australian Outback
"It was really a spectacular observation. People have captured something very special here," said Glen Nagle from the Canberra Deep Space Communication Complex.
Iron Asteroid That Grazed Earth's Atmosphere May Have Caused Tunguska Event
The explosion over Siberia, which has come to be known as the "Tunguska event," has long puzzled experts.
First Solid Evidence of Someone Being Killed by a Meteorite Discovered
Throughout history, there have been various claims of people being struck and killed by meteorites.
Pictures and Videos Show Meteor Streaking Across the Sky in Mexico
The object "very likely" disintegrated before touching the ground, Mexican authorities said.
Majority of N.H. Dems Prefer Meteor Ending Humanity Over Trump 2nd Term
Nearly two-thirds of likely New Hampshire Democratic primary voters said they would prefer a life-extinguishing meteor strike against the Earth over President Trump being re-elected in November.
#Meteor Trends As Mystery Object From Outer Space is Spotted in Los Angeles
Residents in Los Angeles and San Diego shared footage of a bright light trail across the sky, which many have claim to be a meteor.
Orionid Meteor Shower: Shooting Stars to Light Up Sky Tonight
The annual event usually begins around October 2, picking up steam towards the middle of the month and petering out as we head into November.
Perseid Meteor Shower 2019: Apps to Help You Watch the Cosmic Firework Show
The Perseids are the result of debris being released from the comet 109P/Swift-Tuttle as it speeds past the Earth in its orbit around the sun.