The latest asteroid to pass by the Earth will be back in a few years — it's not coming for us, but it may be on a collision ...

This coming July, Venus could plow through the dust generated by an asteroid breakup thousands of years ago, potentially ...

Plenty of asteroids can survive their fiery plunge through the Earth’s atmosphere. If they’re big enough, they can prove ...

The Alpha Centaurid meteor shower will peak on 8 2026. Best visible from southern skies, it offers shooting stars and ...

Real-world examples of meteors include the famous Perseid meteor shower, which occurs annually in August and attracts countless skywatchers. These events highlight not only the beauty of meteors but ...

From the moonless Perseids to the dazzling Geminids, here’s when to watch the best moonless meteor showers in 2026.

The Leonid meteor shower is peaking this week, potentially bringing hundreds of long-tailed meteors with it. This annual fall display is an excellent opportunity to spot fireballs in the night sky.

Asteroids, comets, and meteors differ in origin and behavior—remnants of our Solar System that sometimes create dazzling ...

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An autumn meteor shower yearly responsible for “Halloween fireballs” may pose a small impact threat to Earth. But scientists have the sky under surveillance. Here’s what to know. What is the Taurid ...