Jul 17, 2025 · Meteor showers are usually named after a star or constellation that is close to where the meteors appear in the sky. Perhaps the most famous are the Perseids, which peak in August every …

The 60-tonne (66-short-ton; 130,000-pound), 2.7 m (8 ft 10 in) Hoba meteorite in Namibia is the largest known intact meteorite. [1] A meteorite is a rock that originated in outer space and has fallen to the …

2 days ago · The year’s first supermoon and meteor shower will compete for dominance in January skies. The Quadrantid meteor shower peaks Friday night into Saturday morning, but fewer than 10 …

Meteor and meteoroid, respectively, a glowing streak in the sky (meteor) and its cause, which is a relatively small stony or metallic natural object from interplanetary space (meteoroid) that enters …

Our affiliates observe, monitor, collect data on, study, and report on meteors, meteor showers, fireballs, and related meteoric phenomena. Please note that the AMS does not deal in meteorites.

Jun 16, 2025 · The dazzling flash we see as a meteor is the final, dramatic act in a celestial drama. To fully understand what a meteor is, we need to explore its origins, its journey, and the science behind …

The streak that we call a meteor is a trail of glowing vapor produced when a small particle of space debris enters Earth's atmosphere. These particles of space debris are collectively referred to as …

Dec 6, 2025 · When a meteor enters the Earth’s atmosphere, it produces a bright streak of light known as a meteor or shooting star. Meteors are commonly seen at night when the sky is dark and clear.

Dec 21, 2025 · The Ursid meteor shower peaks Sunday night into early Monday morning, and is the last major event on the celestial calendar this year.

A meteor is what you see when a space rock falls to Earth. It is often known as a shooting star or falling star and can be a bright light in the night sky, though most are faint.