Meteors
On The Origin Of Phobos’ Groovy Mystery
A new study offers a possible explanation for the strange surface features on Mars' moon of Phobos, which could help…
Perseid Meteor Shower Briefly Storms, Still Has Legs
Reports coming in now from the Perseid meteor shower show a big spike in activity over Europe last night as…
Get Ready for the 2016 Perseids
Out camping under the August sky? The coming week gives us a good reason to stay up late, as the…
Mammals Were Already Flourishing When The Axe Fell On The Dinosaurs
Mammals were well on their way to dominance long before an asteroid strike was the death-blow for dinosaurs.
Massive 400 Ft. Tsunamis On Ancient Mars
Impact events on Mars 3.4 billion years ago triggered massive tsunamis that reshaped the coastline of the ancient Martian ocean.
Super Bright Fireball Spotted Across U.S. Northeast
It came from outer space—literally! On Tuesday, May 17, 2016, the early morning sky briefly lit up with the brilliant…
2016 Eta Aquarid Meteor Shower Peaks May 5-6
If you notice a rise in meteors before dawn now through the weekend, you're not imagining things. It's the annual…
Viewing Guide to the 2015 Geminid Meteor Shower
2015 looks like a fantastic year for the Geminids. With the Moon just 3 days past new and setting at the end…
Hunting Unicorns: Is an Alpha Monocerotid Outburst Due in 2015?
What's rarer than a unicorn? Perhaps, its spying a a elusive meteor outburst from the heart of one... Ready for…
‘Explody’ Taurid Meteors Produce Persistent Trains
“The landscape was just at the verge of trying to silently explode with vibrant colors of red, gold and oranges,”…