Meteor impacts are one of the few natural disasters that can arrive without warning, crossing the final kilometers of atmosphere in seconds. When scientists talk about the likeliest place on Earth for ...

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“Impact flashes on the moon are very common,” University of Colorado Boulder astrophysical and planetary sciences professor Paul Hayne said. “In fact, they happen more or less every night, and it’s a ...

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Imagine a massive meteor crashing into Earth, but this one isn’t from our solar system. A new study, recently uploaded to the ...

What if an asteroid was headed straight for Earth? The scenario has been played out many times in films such as "Armageddon" and "Deep Impact," but NASA and FEMA want to make sure they're prepared for ...

The Leonid meteor shower is about to hit its 2025 peak activity this November. Here's everything to know about the annual ...

The Orionids are considered one of the most spectacular showers of the year. Here's what to know about viewing conditions and more in 2025.