Meteor : Science World Report

May 23, 2016 04:59 AM EDT

WATCH: Massive Fireball Meteor Lights Up Portland Sky [Videos]

A giant fireball lit up the sky over northeastern US recently.

Feb 15, 2016 04:20 PM EST

Mystery of the Chelyabinsk Meteor is Still Ongoing Three Years After Historic Crash

The mystery of the meteor that streaked across Russian skies is still ongoing three years after it occurred.

Jan 02, 2016 12:50 PM EST

New Year Meteor Shower Brightens the Skies This Weekend! How to Watch

This weekend, remember to look to the skies: the Quadrantid meteor shower will be in full force.

Dec 17, 2015 06:30 AM EST

Extraterrestrial Mineral May Have Begun Life on Earth

An extraterrestrial mineral may reveal new clues about the beginnings of biological life on Earth.

Dec 10, 2015 02:05 PM EST

Winter Geminid Meteor Shower May be the Best Sky Show of the Year

The Geminids are set to light up the skies this December, and may just be one the best night sky events of the year. From December 13 to 15, you should be able to spot the "shooting stars."

Nov 16, 2015 07:59 AM EST

Leonid Meteor Shower 2015 Lights Up Night Skies This Week!

Want to see a spectacular show this week? Then make sure to look up. The Leonid meteor shower is peaking this week, though you should have the chance of seeing "shooting stars" all week long.

Nov 05, 2015 09:52 AM EST

Taurid Meteor Swarm Hits Night Skies This Week! Watch for Fireballs

The Taurid meteor shower may be shining extra bright this week.

Sep 08, 2015 08:11 AM EDT

Fireball Explodes in Flames Over Bangkok and is Captured on Camera

A mysterious fireball lit up Thailand on Monday morning, exploding in a brilliant ball of light that briefly illuminated Bangkok. What this object was, though, has remained open to speculation. Though experts have now weighed in.

Aug 10, 2015 07:55 AM EDT

Perseid Meteor Shower This Week is Going to be Spectacular with the New Moon

Get ready, sky watchers. The Perseid meteor shower this week is set to impress. A new moon should make the skies perfect for watching the display in utter darkness.

Aug 04, 2015 11:00 AM EDT

Watch the Perseids Meteor Shower Next Week: How and Where to See It

Want to see a meteor shower? Then next week may be your chance. The Perseid meteor shower will be in full swing, and you may be able to start seeing the shooting stars as early as this weekend.

Jul 28, 2015 09:17 AM EDT

Cosmic Impact that Triggered the Cool Younger Dryas Pinpointed

Scientists may have pinned down the date for the cosmic impact that triggered an abrupt cooling episode.

Jul 08, 2015 08:00 AM EDT

Opals Discovered on Martian Meteorite May Hint at Alien Life on Mars

Martian gems could actually point to evidence of life on the Red Planet. They've discovered physical evidence of opals on Mars, which could also mean that there's life.