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100,000 mph 'comet fragment' explodes in green fireball over Great Lakes, eerie videos showA fireball lit up the skies over the Great Lakes in the early hours of Sunday and was visible for hundreds of miles.
By James Price Published
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This week's Leonid meteor shower could be one of the best in years. Here's why.The Leonids peak overnight Nov. 16-17, offering up to 15 meteors per hour under dark, moonless skies.
By Jamie Carter Published
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Orionids 2025: Meteor shower caused by Halley's Comet peaks as two new comets cross the skyComets Lemmon and SWAN will be at their brightest just as the annual Orionid meteor shower produced by Halley's Comet reaches its peak.
By Jamie Carter Published
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Dramatic 'fireballs' expected during Draconid meteor shower this week: How to get the best viewsExpect a modest-but-convenient display of "shooting stars" after sunset, with a chance of bright "fireballs," as the Draconids peak this week.
By Jamie Carter Published
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Meteorite that crash landed through Georgia man's roof is 20 million years older than Earth, scientists sayResearchers have analyzed the McDonough meteorite, which crashed through a man's home in June, and determined that it is older than our planet.
By Patrick Pester Published
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Perseid meteor shower 2025: How to see 'shooting stars' despite the full moonOne of the most prolific meteor showers of the year will peak overnight on Aug. 12-13, but a bright moon will reduce its visual impact.
By Jamie Carter Published
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The Perseids are about to peak — here's how to watch the glorious meteor shower without the full moon ruining the showAs many as 100 "shooting stars" per hour can be seen during the peak of the Perseids on Aug. 12 and 13, but a bright full moon means evasive action is required.
By Jamie Carter Last updated
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2 meteor showers to peak on the same night. Here's how to catch them at their best.Two minor meteor showers — the Southern Delta Aquariids and Alpha Capricornids — peak overnight on Monday (July 29-30), making it a great night for stargazing.
By Jamie Carter Last updated
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Ancient meteorite discovered in Antarctica could reveal the true origins of Earth’s water, new study claimsA meteorite found in Antarctica in 2012 suggests Earth may have formed with the materials needed to make water, a new study hints.
By Skyler Ware Published
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