A mysterious object streaking across the sky has left hundreds of residents across the southern United States baffled, with ...

Nearly 400 years ago, Galileo looked at the Pleiades star cluster through his telescope and noticed that the seven or so ...

The night sky takes center stage as National Meteor Watch Day begins, and stargazers look up for a chance to witness nature’s light show. Observed ... Read moreThe post The ...

Each day, around 48.5 tons (44,000 kilograms) of ancient debris dating back to the creation of our solar system collide with ...

The Geminids shower peaked overnight Friday and Saturday, yet will remain active until Dec. 24. However, the cold moon's light, which peaks at 4:02 a.m. Sunday morning, may affect visibility of ...

The Geminids - among the few major meteor showers to come from asteroids - will be visible until Dec. 21, although peak viewing was on Dec. 13. Here's what to know about the Geminids and other ...

The Geminids — among the few major meteor showers to come from asteroids — peak on Friday. It’s one of the year’s last chances to see fireballs in the sky.

The Geminids, the most prolific and reliable meteor shower of the year, peaks. All you need to view them are clear skies, dark surroundings, and proper clothing for the weather.

The Geminids — among the few major meteor showers to come from asteroids — peak on Friday. It’s one of the year’s last chances to see fireballs in the sky. The shower often produces ...

The Geminids come from the sun-orbiting asteroid 3200 Phaethon. When rocks from space enter Earth’s atmosphere, the resistance from the air makes them very hot.

But if you miss the Geminids, don’t feel too bad: The Quadrantid meteor shower is slated for the night of January 3. That display won’t be quite as amazing, and has a shorter window for ...