Meteorites
Watch Asteroid 2016 VA Pass Through Earth’s Shadow
Holy low-flying space rocks, Batman. Newly discovered asteroid 2016 VA snuck up on us last night, and crossed through the…
The Moon Is Getting Slammed Way More Than We Thought
A new study of the current rate of meteoroid impacts on the Moon suggests that those iconic astronaut boot prints…
Exclusive Photos Of The Recently Found 30-Ton Argentine Meteorite
A gigantic piece of the famous Campo del Cielo meteorite fall that was found on September 10, 2016 has been…
30-Ton Chunk Of 4,500 Year-Old Meteorite Unearthed In Argentina
Holy iron meteorite, Batman! A gigantic 30-ton chunk of the famous Campo del Cielo meteorite fall has been found outside…
Lights in the Sky: Meteors, Reentry, or E.T.?
A guide to identifying strange lights in the sky.
470 Million Year Old Meteorite Discovered In Swedish Quarry
A fossilized meteorite from a quarry in Sweden is a new type of space rock that's different from other meteors.
Tutankhamun’s Meteorite Blade
The Egyptian boy-king's blade was made 600 years before Egypt had iron-smelting technology.
Scientists Identify the Source of the Moon’s Water
Using lunar samples from the Apollo missions, scientists have determined that the majority of water inside the Moon was delivered…
Antarctica Provides Plenty Of Mars Samples Right Now
Antarctica is a rich source of Martian meteorites, which are studied for clues to the formation and evolution of the…