Your cosmic catch: A home guide to identifying and observing meteorite features
Our how-to for observing a meteorite through a microscope.
Spectacular fireball over Europe sends meteorite crashing through roof of German home
A meteorite has crashed through the roof of a house after thousands observed a stunning fireball streak across the sky in western Europe.
Watch a bright fireball blaze a 48-mile path over the Midwest US (video)
A meteor triggered a flurry of fireball sightings on Feb. 10
The Quadrantid meteor shower peaks tonight, but will the full ‘Wolf Moon’ outshine the show?
The Quadrantids are known for producing bright "fireball" meteors that can outshine the brightest planets
One of the best meteor showers of the year peaks at the worst possible time this week
A daylight peak and a full moon combine to sabotage the powerful Quadrantid meteor shower in 2026.
Ursid meteor shower 2025 peaks tonight: Here’s what to expect from the yuletide light show
Ursid shooting stars may be visible throughout the night on Dec. 21-22.
Geminid meteors streak under green sky | Space photo of the day for Dec. 19, 2025
Astrophotographer Josh Dury has captured the beauty of the Geminids in this stunning timelapse exposure.
Geminid meteor shower 2025 thrills skywatchers with an end-of-year celestial firework show (photos)
The Geminid meteor shower peaked overnight on Dec. 13.
December’s overlooked meteor shower peaks next week — will the Ursids surprise us?
December's faint Ursid meteor shower returns under dark skies, offering a small chance of unexpected activity.
Watch the Geminid meteor shower peak tonight from the comfort of home with this free livestream
The Geminid meteor shower occurs as Earth passes through the debris from asteroid (3200) Phaethon