Meteoroid news, features and articles
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World's largest Martian meteorite goes on displayThe largest piece of Martian rock on Earth, weighing around 32 pounds, has gone on display for the first time, at a museum in Maine.
By Harry Baker Published
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How to watch the peak of the Perseid meteor shower this weekGet ready: The Perseid meteor shower peaks on Thursday (Aug. 12), and it has the potential to put on a good show.
By Stephanie Pappas Published
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Perseid meteor shower peaks this month: New moon bodes well for skywatchers.Perseid meteors are already beginning to fall in a display that promises to dazzle skywatchers this month.
By Joe Rao Published
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Flashing meteor that exploded over Norway landed somewhere in a nearby forestScientists believe the ultra-fast object landed in a densely-forested area near the capital, Oslo. It could take up to ten years to find.
By Ben Turner Published
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4.6 billion-year-old meteorite found in horseshoe footprintA meteorite found nestled in a horseshoe imprint in England was formed in the early days of the solar system and may contain the building blocks of life.
By Stephanie Pappas Published
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How to watch shooting stars in the Perseid meteor shower tonightThe annual Perseid meteor shower lasts from July 14 to Aug. 24.
By Laura Geggel Published
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Meteorite that landed in Botswana tracked to its birthplace in the asteroid beltThe space rock fragments originally came from Vesta, scientists concluded.
By Nicoletta Lanese Published
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How to watch the Lyrid meteor showerThe Lyrid meteor shows will light up the skies from April 16 to April 30. Here's how to watch.
By Stephanie Pappas Published
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Fireball meteor burns up over South FloridaThe meteor was spotted at about 10 p.m. local time on April 12.
By Nicoletta Lanese Published
