Will Perseid shooting stars be visible during the Aug. 12 total solar eclipse? "If anyone does see one, they had better go play the lottery asap!" Space · Aug 11
Could meteor storms harm NASA's future moon missions? "If a major meteor shower outburst or storm is forecast during a mission or crew activity, the mission would be delayed or the crew kept inside until the outburst or storm is over." Space · Jun 7
How you can catch the peak of the Eta Aquarids meteor shower from Europe While best seen in the southern hemisphere, up to 15 meteors per hour could be seen in northern regions of the world in favourable conditions on Tuesday. Euronews · May 3, 2025
Geminid meteor shower is underway. Here's what to expect from one of the best meteor showers of the year The annual Geminid meteor shower returns to the night sky on Nov. 19 ahead of its peak in mid-December. Here's what you need to know. Space · Nov 19, 2024
Historic Comet Expected to Dazzle Night Sky During October; Closest Approach on the 12th Experience the brilliance of comet C/2023 A3, visible nightly this October, with its closest approach to Earth on October 12. Latin Times · Oct 12, 2024
Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS 2024: How, where and when to see rare comet This comet that won't be back for another 80,000 years, according to NASA. Axios · Oct 12, 2024
Could the Geminid meteor shower threaten satellites and astronauts on the International Space Station? We evaluate how the International Space Station is protected from the impacts of tiny meteoroids and the level of risk to smaller satellites. Space · Aug 5, 2024
Never seen an exploding star? This year, you'll have your chance A nova of the T Coronae Borealis star system is expected to happen at some point through September, and will make it as bright as the North Star for several days. WEKU · Apr 15, 2024
Your guide to Wednesday's Geminid meteor shower One of the best and most reliable meteor showers of the year peaks Wednesday night and Thursday morning. And with the moon only a sliver full, viewing conditions should be close to ideal. WEKU · Dec 13, 2023
The Perseid meteor shower peaks this weekend and it's even better this year The annual Perseid meteor shower reaches its peak this weekend The Independent UK · Aug 9, 2023
Watch a brilliant fireball shine brighter than the full moon (video) A fireball streaked across the skies above the southeastern United States in the early hours of Wednesday (Aug. 2) and was captured on film. Space · Aug 4, 2023
Which planets are aligned tonight? Planetary parade - how to see it and the best time explained It's the last time you'll be able to see the sky spectacular until 2040 GoodToKnow · Mar 29, 2023
Planets on parade: 5 will be lined up in night sky this week There's a special chance this week to see five planets lined up in the night sky The Independent UK · Mar 26, 2023
Meteorite hunters: How amateur sleuths track down some of the oldest known pieces of the universe Every year, meteorite falls happen across the globe. Finding them is an arduous and sometimes dangerous task, but these citizen scientists enjoy the challenge. Inverse · Nov 22, 2022
Space · Nov 9, 2022 Lyrid meteor shower 2026: When, where & how to see it The best time to view the Lyrids this year will be early morning on April 22.
Axios · Nov 8, 2022 Meteor showers rain clues about the solar system They bring information about their parent asteroids and comets — and the solar system's history.
Space · Oct 10, 2022 Meteor showers 2025: When, where and how to see the best 'shooting stars' of the year Our meteor showers 2025 calendar tells you everything you need to know about upcoming meteor showers, including where and when to see them.
Space · May 1, 2022 Eta Aquarid meteor shower 2026: Where, when and how to see it The Eta Aquarid meteor shower from late April to mid-May offers a long stretch of spectacular "shooting stars" that even a casual observer can spot in the night sky.
The Independent UK · Apr 29, 2022 Loud boom and streaking fireball spook residents across Mississippi, Arkansas and Louisiana The fireball, at its peak, shone more than 10 times brighter than a full moon, Nasa said
Space · Jan 1, 2021 Quadrantid meteor shower: When, where & how to see it in 2026 The Quadrantid meteor shower peaks on Jan.3-4 and is active between Dec. 28 and Jan. 12. Our guide tells you how and where you can see the Quadrantid display.