"Meteorites provide the cheapest form of space exploration. They transport us back in time, providing clues to the age, ...

Water is ubiquitous on Earth—about 70% of Earth's surface is covered by the stuff. Water is in the air, on the surface and inside rocks. Geologic evidence suggests water has been stable on Earth ...

The Orionids meteor shower over the Songhua River in Daqing City, Heilongjiang Province, China, on Oct. 22, 2020. Early November ushers in a skywatching bonanza, with three active meteor showers ...

Weighing in at just over two kilograms, a lunar meteorite at Christie's auction Shanghai preview is the world’s second largest. It was found in Mali, West Africa, 5 years ago, before being cut ...

Water was there. We know it was. But piecing together when and how, and where it went, is a little trickier to figure out. But we just got a big clue: a meteorite that was ejected from Mars 11 million ...

On a quiet night in, a meteorite sails through your window. How did it get here from space? What would it do to your body? Could it be worth money? Should you touch the meteorite? Transcript and ...

(NASA via AP) WASHINGTON (AP) — Two sister meteor showers are already flashing across night skies — and will peak a week apart. The Southern Taurids will reach their zenith early Tuesday ...

Its unusual appearance tipped off its finder, and it soon passed into the hands of a meteorite dealer in Morocco. An American collector ended up buying the stone, but pieces of it have since been ...

The Geminid meteor shower peaks the night of Dec. 13-14. Our guide tells you when, where and how to see them. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.

Here’s how it works. The Taurid meteor shower, consisting of the Southern Taurids and Northern Taurids, is a highlight for stargazers each fall. This year, the Southern Taurids peaked on Nov.

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A pair of annual meteor showers known for their slower movement and long-lasting streaks will be visible across the night sky this month, with the first wave of meteors passing over Earth this ...