Meteors & Meteor Showers
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How a 'mudball' meteorite survived space to land in the jungles of Central America
By Keith Cooper published
A fall of rare meteorites in Costa Rica has revealed new details about a similar space rock that fell in Australia 50 years earlier.

Watch (and hear!) a meteorite impact on doorbell camera video in a world 1st
By Julian Dossett published
A doorbell camera caught the moment when a meteorite impacted on the walkway of a home in Prince Edward Island, Canada, recording what is likely the world's first audio of a space rock impact.

Geminid meteor shower 2025: When, where and how to see one of the best meteor showers of the year
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
Reference The Geminid meteor shower peaks the night of Dec. 13-14. Our guide tells you where and how to see them.

Ursid meteor shower 2025: Everything you need to know
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
Reference This low-key meteor shower is well worth a watch.

Leonid meteor shower 2025: When, where and how to see it
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
Reference The Leonid meteor shower is active between Nov. 3 and Dec. 2 and will peak on Nov. 16, producing up to 15 meteors per hour.

Taurid meteor shower 2025: When, where and how to see it
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
Reference The Taurid meteor shower is composed of two streams known as the Southern Taurids and the Northern Taurids. We explore this impressive shower in more detail here.

Orionid meteor shower 2025: When, where and how to see it
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
Reference Learn when, where, and how to see the Orionid meteor shower, peaking in late October this year.

Perseid meteor shower 2025: when, where and how to see it
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
Reference The Perseid meteor shower is one of the best shooting star displays of the year.
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