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The largest Martian meteorite on Earth sold for $5.3 million at auction
A 54-pound Martian meteorite, the largest ever discovered on Earth, sold for $5.3 million at Sotheby’s. Learn about its ...
If This Comet Is What We Think It Is, It’s Unlike Any Object Humanity Has Ever Seen
Comet 31/ATLAS is only the third interstellar object to ever be observed whizzing through the Solar System. While its origins ...
Earth was born with water—no delivery needed
Alone among known planets, Earth has vast oceans on its surface and its landmasses are marked with lakes and extensive river drainage systems. Water is the biosphere's lifeblood, and without it, Earth ...
Our solar system has a new mysterious visitor—what is it?
Just the third-ever confirmed interstellar object has been detected in our solar system. Here's what we know. (Spoiler: It's ...
Texas night skies to host overlapping meteor showers—here’s when to watch
To have the best shot at viewing the Southern Delta Aquariids, NASA recommends looking halfway between the horizon and the ...
Mystery space rock blazing through solar system ‘may be oldest comet ever seen’ – and there’s a chance you can spot it
AN INTERSTELLAR space rock zooming through our solar system may be the oldest comet ever seen by humans, according to ...
Look up, stargazers. Colorado is a top spot to see these celestial wonders
Open space, dark skies and elevation add up to great views of the skies in Colorado. But can you spot asteroids, comets and ...
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An alien comet is now passing through our solar system. Here's what we know
On July 1, 2025, the Asteroid Terrestrial-impact Last Alert System (ATLAS) survey telescope, located in northern Chile, ...
Meteor burns brightly across night sky in Scotland
Astonished Scots have captured a meteor streaking and burning brightly across the night sky. The orange light and ...
Here’s how to see the Delta Aquariid meteor shower just around the corner
While thinking of space as one big rubbish tip isn’t nice, one perk of all this cosmic filth is meteor showers, which light ...