Meteor : Science World Report

Apr 21, 2015 11:01 AM EDT

How to Watch the Spectacular 2015 Lyrid Meteor Shower Tomorrow

Make sure to look to the skies this week. The Lyrid meteor shower is set to put on quite the show. The annual meteor shower is active each year from about April 16 and April 25, but you'll be able to catch the peak of this sky show tomorrow before dawn.

Apr 13, 2015 09:00 AM EDT

What Happens Underground When a Missle or Meteorite Slames into Earth

When a meteor slams into a planet, it causes all sorts of damage. But what occurs underground? Scientists have created new techniques to simulate high-speed missile and meteor impacts into soil and sand.

Jan 02, 2015 06:59 AM EST

First Meteor Showers of Year 2015 Peaks This Saturday!

On Saturday night (Jan. 3), the Qadrantid meteor shower will reach its peak, so remember to take a step outside to check out all of the action.

Dec 17, 2014 10:17 AM EST

MESSENGER Reveals Mercury is Periodically Slammed with Meteor Showers

It turns out that the closest planet to our sun is periodically hit by a meteor shower, and this shower may be associated with a comet that produces multiple events annually on Earth.

Oct 20, 2014 09:04 AM EDT

Look Up! Dark Skies to Enhance Orionid Meteor Shower This Week

Look up, sky fans; we're in luck when it comes to the Orionid Meteor Shower this year. A new moon will provide the perfect background for the meteor shower, which is scheduled to peak Tuesday, Oct. 21 and last into the morning of Oct. 22.

Aug 12, 2014 12:34 PM EDT

Watch the Perseid Meteor Shower Peak Tonight! How to See the Sky Show

The Perseid meteor shower graces our night skies each summer and now, it's finally time to look up once more. Tonight, you'll get your chance to see shooting "stars" streak across the skies as the meteor shower reaches its peak.

Jul 29, 2014 08:44 AM EDT

Look Up! Delta Aquarid Meteor Shower Peaks During the New Moon

Set your sights on the skies tonight, because you may be in for a treat. The Delta Aquarid meteor shower is set to peak tonight and may be more stunning than usual due to the new moon, which will ensure dark skies.

May 16, 2014 01:00 PM EDT

First Ever Camelopardalid Meteor Shower Approaches Earth: Get Ready for the Star Show!

Stargazers could see the first-ever Camelopardalid meteor shower as Earth passes through debris left behind by Comet 2009P/LINEAR.

Apr 21, 2014 07:15 AM EDT

Lyrid Meteor Shower Peaks Tonight! How to Watch the Spectacular Show on Earth Day

Turn your eyes to the skies tonight; you may just be in for a spectacular show. The Lyrid meteor shower is scheduled to perform late tonight and into early tomorrow morning during Earth Day, though you may have a hard time seeing it due to the moon.