meteors
Russian Fireball Inspires Journey into the World of Meteorites
A little more than week ago a 7,000 ton, 50-foot (15-meter) wide meteoroid made an unexpected visit over Russia to…
Infographic: What’s the Difference Between a Comet, Asteroid and Meteor?
With all the various space rocks flying by and into Earth last Friday, perhaps you’ve been wondering about the correct…
Airburst Explained: NASA Addresses the Russian Meteor Explosion
A small asteroid entered Earth’s atmosphere early Friday, February 15, 2013 over Chelyabinsk, Russia at about 9:20 am local Russian…
Latest Video of Asteroid 2012 DA14 Steaking Towards Close Shave with Earth – as Meteor explodes over Russia
Here’s the latest video of the fast approaching asteroid named 2012 DA14 that’s screeching towards our planet and set to…
Russian Meteor Not Related to Asteroid Flyby, NASA Confirms
The meteor that streaked over the skies of Russia -- creating a shockwave that shattered windows, injuring upwards of 1,000…
Geminid Meteor Shower and Meteorwatch
The Geminid Meteor Shower is the grand finale of astronomical events in 2012 and is usually the most reliable and…
Recent UK Fireball Could Not Have “Skipped” Around the World, New Analysis Says
The meteoroid seen over the UK on September 21, 2012 has created quite a sensation – make that a several…
Daylight Fireball Dazzles Colorado, Grounds Fire Tankers
A dazzling daytime fireball zipped across New Mexico and Colorado yesterday creating a stir among law enforcement agencies, news organizations,…
Video of California Daytime Fireball Surfaces
Video footage has finally surfaced of the daytime fireball that illuminated the sky over the Sierra Nevada Mountains in California…
Astrophoto: Meteor Fireball Passing through the Milky Way
[/caption] Northern Minnesota is famous for its bountiful lakes, and clear, dark skies. This beautiful astrophoto combines both -- and…