Meteors & Meteor Showers
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By Jamie Carter Published
Spotting meteors is hard when you work for a living. Cue the Draconids, which are best seen right after dark on their peak night this week.

By Daisy Dobrijevic Last updated
Reference Good news! The Draconid meteor shower peaks under almost moonless skies on Oct. 8-9.

By Anthony Wood Published
The Daytime Sextantids meteor shower is approaching maximum activity, but catching one of its elusive meteors won't be easy.

By Robert Lea Published
Studying 75 meteorites falling to Earth, scientists have identified the seven stages a space rock goes through as it crashes through our atmosphere.

By Anthony Wood Published
Jupiter's gravity could trigger an outburst of Perseid meteors as the 2028 shower hits its peak.

By Hanneke Weitering Published
On Aug. 14, 1992, a space rock entered the atmosphere over Mbale, Uganda and exploded into hundreds of pieces!

By Anthony Wood Published
The Perseid meteor shower never disappoints, and we've got some great photos this year to prove it.

By Daisy Dobrijevic Published
Don't miss the peak of the Perseid meteor shower tonight. Here's when, where and how to see it.
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