The Northern Taurids are a long-running meteor shower that produces a few slow, bright meteors per hour with a higher chance ...

This year’s “Halloween fireballs” are stunning to watch, but scientists say they may carry a warning from space.

The Taurid meteor shower, born from Comet Encke, delights skywatchers but may conceal hidden risks. Research led by Mark Boslough examines potential Taurid swarms that could increase impact danger in ...

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Astrophysicist Sara Webb said Australians and others in the southern hemisphere will get their chance to see the meteors. "With the Orionids peaking this week, it's a perfect opportunity to head ...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The annual Orionid meteor shower will return on the Oct. 21 and 22, which could offer a few opportunities to see some shooting stars. This year’s event comes under new moon ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Caught on camera, a meteor raced across the night sky over The Dalles on Monday. KOIN 6 viewer Jacqueline Tharp’s camera was able to capture a meteor shooting across the night ...

Oregonians will have an opportunity to view a triple cosmic event in October, as two rare comets will be visible alongside the Orionid meteor shower. The Orionid meteor shower peaked Oct. 21, and will ...