Meteors
Green comet ZTF develops strange "anti-tail" pointing in wrong direction
The comet, which is due to pass near to the Earth on February 1, is now visible using the naked eye.
Watch incredible moment meteor streaks across night sky: "Fireball"
Scientists estimate that about 48.5 tons of meteoritic material falls to earth each day, with the majority vaporized by Earth's atmosphere.
Three giant asteroids will have close encounter with Earth on Christmas Day
The three asteroids range in size, between that of a Boeing-777 and of a 50-story building.
Asteroid the size of a baseball field set for close encounter with Earth
The asteroid, named 2015 RN35, will be traveling at speeds of 13,220 miles per hour as it flies past our planet.
California man claims meteorite burned down his house
Witnesses saw a meteorite crashing through the sky at around the same time that Dustin Procita's house caught fire, but experts told Newsweek they're skeptical.
How to take amazing photos of the blood Beaver Moon and meteor showers
With a few simple tricks, you can capture high quality and very impressive images of astronomical phenomena in the night sky.
Why conditions are just right to see the Orionid meteor shower 2022
The shooting star display from the debris of Halley's comet will peak on October 20 and 21.
Draconid Meteor Shower 2022: What you need to know about unusual light show
The Draconids take place between October 6 and 10 and some years can produce up to 1,000 meteors per hour.
Why You Should Watch the 2022 Perseid Meteor Shower Before It Peaks
Astronomer Gianluca Masi told Newsweek that stargazers could twice as many meteors per hour by looking up on August 9 rather than August 11.
Perseids Meteor Shower 2022 Just Kicked Off—Here's How and When to Watch
The peak of the meteor shower falls in mid-August, which unfortunately coincides with the full moon, which may make it harder to see the meteors.
Eta Aquariids Meteor Shower 2022: When and Where To Watch May's Cosmic Show
The Eta Aquariids meteor shower is caused by debris left behind by the famous Halley's Comet entering and burning up in the Earth's atmosphere.
Pentagon Says Earth Possibly Hit by Object From Out of Solar System
Astronomers have debated for years whether the object could have come from interstellar space—but a defense official has suggested it really did.
How To Watch the Quadrantid Meteor Shower Peak
The Quadrantids have the potential to be one of the strongest showers of the year, but the period of maximum activity is very short, lasting only six hours.
How To See Ursid Meteor Shower 2021, and What To Know About Visibility
The Ursids may have peaked on Wednesday morning, but skywatchers have still got an opportunity to catch the meteor shower given the right conditions.
What Time Does the Draconid Meteor Shower Start Tonight?
The shower is not always particularly active, but has historically produced some spectacular night-time meteor displays
Watch the Orionid Meteor Shower 2021 Light up the Sky After the Draconids
The origin of the debris that produces the Orionids is the famous Halley's Comet, which is visible from Earth roughly every 75 years.
Beautiful Perseid Meteor Shower Photos Show Spectacular Skygazing Event
The Perseids occur every year when the Earth passes through streams of debris left behind by the comet Swift-Tuttle in its 133-year-long orbit around the sun.
There's Still Time to See the Spectacular Perseid Meteor Shower
The debris that produces the Perseids originates from the comet Swift-Tuttle, which is in a 133-year-long orbit around the sun.
When and Where to Watch the Perseid Meteor Shower Tonight
The Perseid meteor showers will peak between August 11 and August 13, and they are best seen after midnight.
Best Time To See Perseid Meteor Shower 2021, Most Impressive of the Year
The moon will only be 13 percent full during tonight's Perseid meteor shower peak, providing ideal viewing conditions—assuming you have access to clear skies.
Where to Watch the Perseid Meteor Shower 2021 Peak, in Person and Online
The much-anticipated night sky spectacle is due to peak this week—and getting away from light pollution offers the best chance to catch some meteors.
The Time Is Best to See Eta Aquariids
The Eta Aquariids is a moderately active shower caused by the debris left behind by Halley's comet.
Videos Show 'Meteor' Over Pacific Northwest That Was Likely Rocket Debris
"It was stunning, beautiful, and scary all at the same time," one Twitter user wrote.
Geminid Meteor Shower Set to Peak the Same Day As Total Solar Eclipse
The Geminid meteor shower will reach peak activity on the night of December 13-14.
Four Asteroids to Fly By Earth This Weekend Before Leonid Meteor Shower Pea
At maximum activity, you may be able to see between 10 and 15 Leonid meteors per hour.
Meteor Shower to Peak Tonight Ahead of 800-Foot Asteroid's Close Approach
The waning crescent moon will be only 15 percent full, which means viewing conditions should be favorable.
Orionid Meteor Shower Peaks Ahead of Rare Halloween Blue Moon
The moon will appear just 23 percent illuminated on the night of the peak, which could help visibility.
Orionid Meteor Shower Set to Peak After Mars Reaches Maximum Brightness
The moon will be about 23 percent full on the peak night, which means there will be relatively dark skies.
Fireball Appears Above Mexico As Hurricane Hits and Earthquakes Strike
Amazed eyewitnesses managed to capture footage of the fireball as it blazed through the Earth's atmosphere.
Rare Blue Moon to Appear on Halloween as Uranus Reaches Brightest Point
On October 31, Uranus will be at its closest point to Earth.