The new moon of Aug. 12 is the perfect dark backdrop for what astronomers predict will be the best meteor shower of 2026.
A large asteroid named 1997 NC1 will pass safely near Earth on June 27, 2026, giving astronomers a rare chance to study a massive space rock without any threat to our planet. The asteroid, estimated ...
A meteor shower known for defying expectations is approaching its annual peak, giving astronomers and skywatchers a reason to pay attention despite forecasts that suggest only modest activity. The ...
A viral video of a meteor darting past an erupting Philippine volcano sent the internet into an alien frenzy after an unknown object was seen rising from the earth after impact — but a renowned ...
Bootids usually only show one or two bright, slow, long-lasting meteors per hour, but it could produce way more. The Bootids meteor shower is already active in the night sky, and it’ll continue into ...