Inside 2026’s Massive Fireball Surge
Still from video captured by NWS Pittsburgh’s Jared Rackley via X. On a Saturday afternoon this past March,…
Astronomers Say Recent Rash of Meteor Sightings ‘Warrants Serious Investigation’
Astronomers are still searching for answers behind this year’s unusual wave of loud and fiery meteor sightings. Over…
The Meteor Hit, Then Came the Hunters
The space rock’s crash was loud, but what followed was quiet competition, reports the New York Times.…
Meteorite hunters call Northeast Ohio’s meteor historic
MEDINA COUNTY — Meteorite hunters have rushed to Northeast Ohio, including Roberto Vargas, who traveled from Connecticut to…
6-Million-Year-Old Meteorite Strike Created a Massive Field of Natural Glass in Brazil
Scientists uncovered a vast field of tektites in Brazil—a rare type of natural glass forged in the aftermath…
Get Ready for a Lot of Shooting Stars This Weekend
It’s time for one of the strongest meteor showers of the year. The Geminids peak this weekend…
NASA’s Perseverance Has Seen a Lot of Rocks—But Not One Like This
NASA’s Perseverance rover has seen its fair share of rocks, and most are unremarkable. Once in a while,…
Scientists examine possible world-first meteorite impact on a moving vehicle
Scientists at the South Australian (SA) Museum are investigating a possible meteorite impact on a moving vehicle. The…
Scientists Have Uncovered When Jupiter Was Born, Solving a Longstanding Mystery
New research reveals that Jupiter’s birth triggered high-speed collisions that created molten droplets preserved in meteorites, tiny time…
Chinese scientists create rare meteorite diamonds much harder than ones found on Earth
A team of Chinese scientists may have cracked the secret behind the strange Canyon Diablo diamonds. Hexagonal in…
Biggest Martian Meteorite Ever Found Could Fetch $4 Million at Auction
One lucky bidder will soon fork over millions of dollars to take home NWA 16788, a 54-pound (24-kilogram)…