2026 has started off with bright flashes of light in the sky — fireballs, a surprisingly common phenomenon that is often a once-in-a-lifetime sight to see.

Footage shows a daytime fireball over New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, Rhode Island and Pennsylvania.

The American Meteor Society confirmed the Saturday night sighting was definitely a fireball, and not a rocket launch or ...

There will be plenty of chances to spot shooting stars throughout 2026, with meteor showers putting on a show nearly every month.

A bright fireball streaked across the St. Louis sky before dawn, lighting up the early morning hours and capturing the attention of skywatchers across the region. St. Louis resident Nick Brown was ...

Your first major opportunity to spot shooting stars and bright fireballs in 2026 arrives overnight tonight with the peak of the Quadrantid meteor shower, though only the brightest members may be ...

A glowing fireball was spotted over Padiham on January 5, leading to speculation about what it could be ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky. In the early hours of Saturday, Jan. 3, one of the briefest ...

There are no reports from any government agency confirming a meteor or asteroid strike in the Midland area. Neither NASA nor ...

The American Meteor Society confirmed the Saturday night sighting was definitely a fireball, and not a rocket launch or ...

The Perseid meteor shower is one of the most prolific showers of the year, producing rich, bright streaks. The Perseids are ...