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Cannonball-size meteorite crashes through roof of Texas home as multiple 'fireballs' rain down on the USA suspected space rock, around the size of a cantaloupe, was found in the bedroom of a Houston home after crashing through the building's roof. It is likely a fragment of one of several "fireball" meteors that exploded over the U.S. in the past week.
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Rare 'daytime fireball' meteor creates powerful sonic boom as 7-ton space rock explodes above eastern USA fridge-size space rock spectacularly broke apart over Ohio at 40,000 mph, creating a loud boom and a "fireball" that shone in the bright blue daytime sky. The rare sight, which exploded with the equivalent force of 250 tons of TNT, was also seen from space.
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Falling meteorite smashes hole in roof of German house after spectacular 'fireball' explosion over EuropeA German town has been peppered by meteorites after a stunning "fireball" exploded in the skies over central Europe. One extraterrestrial fragment landed in a bedroom after punching a soccer ball-size hole through the building's roof.
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Ursid meteor shower 2025: When and where to see 'shooting stars' on the longest night of the yearHere's how to see the Ursid meteor shower, which peaks in dark skies close to a new moon this year.
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See up to 150 'shooting stars' per hour this weekend as the Geminid meteor shower reaches its stunning peakThe Geminid meteor shower peaks this weekend! The Geminids peak overnight on Dec. 13 and 14, when up to 150 "shooting stars" per hour will rain down on Earth in a near-moonless night sky.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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