The terms "meteor," "meteorite," and "meteoroid" all describe the same object, but at different stages of its journey.

Skywatchers are set for a double helping of celestial sights on Saturday, Jan. 3, when the rise of the first full moon of 2026 will be followed shortly by the peak of one of the strongest meteor ...

Reports began circulating around 4:45pm, with residents from Houston to Katy to Fulshear describing a loud explosion, a ...

There will be plenty of chances to spot shooting stars throughout 2026, with meteor showers putting on a show nearly every month. The two biggest showers of the year are expected to have excellent ...

NASA confirmed a fireball meteor exploded over Ohio on March 17, with meteorites possibly hitting Medina County. Didn't see ...

The first meteor shower of the New Year always has the potential to be one of the year's best – but rarely rises to the occasion. Astronomers lament that the Quadrantid meteors tend to fall short of ...

Three meteor showers will be active in March, including the Gamma Normids, Xi Herculids and Eta Virginids, with the Eta Virginids possibly producing bright fireballs during peak activity.

A fireball meteor with blue and green flames was seen across Ohio on the night of February 10, 2026. Eyewitnesses and social media videos captured the bright meteor, its visible tail, and in some ...

A likely meteor lit up the sky Tuesday over the Northeast. But how often do meteors actually hit the ground? (Photo: Tellus Museum) ...

Unlike most meteor showers, the Quadrantids originate from an asteroid rather than a comet. The shower's peak activity only lasts a few hours, making it more difficult to spot than other showers. In ...