Look up on a clear night and you might catch a streak of light vanishing across the sky in under a second. Most people call ...

The seismic signature of a fireball meteoroid event can be used to tell whether the fireball fragmented or remained intact as it fell through the atmosphere, according to new research published in ...

No, that wasn't a firework. A bright green fireball glided through the Arizona sky on Tuesday morning. Here's what you saw.

When it comes to tracking meteoroids (meteors once they enter the atmosphere), even the most high-tech telescopes can't pick up the smaller bits of debris. Still, about 48 toms of meteoritic material ...

The peak for Draconid meteor shower comes just before a rainy weekend for Western NC. Here's how to catch a glimpse.

Here's how you can find the best viewing times, dark-sky locations and tips for spotting the Orionid meteor shower in October ...

The seismic signature of a fireball meteoroid event can be used to tell whether the fireball fragmented or remained intact as it fell through the atmosphere, according to new research published in ...

The Draconids occur annually, peaking in October. The meteors appear to be flying out of the head of the Draco the Dragon constellation — which is how they got their name. Chad Jocius, managing ...

The Earth is under assault. Space rocks are constantly hurtling toward us, slamming into the atmosphere and often exploding into fireballs that both delight and alarm. Thankfully, the vast majority ...

If you have seen a bright light streak across the sky, you have likely seen a meteor. Meteors are rocks from space that hit Earth's atmosphere and are commonly referred to as falling stars or shooting ...

The Orionid meteor shower, which has technically already begun, is considered one of the most beautiful and bright meteor showers of the year. And there is plenty of time to view it.