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Ohio fireball may have dropped meteorites between Akron and Canton — should you pick it up if you find one?

The rare meteor exploded with the force of 250 tons of TNT.

Rare 'daytime fireball' meteor creates powerful sonic boom as 7-ton space rock explodes above eastern US

Rare 'daytime fireball' meteor creates powerful sonic boom as 7-ton space rock explodes above eastern US

A fridge-size space rock spectacularly broke apart over Ohio at 40,000 mph, creating a loud boom and a "fireball" that shone in the bright blue daytime sky. The rare sight, which exploded with the equivalent force of 250 tons of TNT, was also seen from space.

Mysterious fireball, sonic boom experienced in Vancouver, Western Washington was indeed a meteor traveling at 33 kmps, confirms Nasa

Mysterious fireball, sonic boom experienced in Vancouver, Western Washington was indeed a meteor traveling at 33 kmps, confirms Nasa

The fireball seen in the sky from across Western Washington and British Columbia, followed by a sonic boom, was indeed a meteor which was travelling slightly east of north at a speed of about 33 kilometres per second, or about 119,000 km/h, reports confirmed. Several people called the police without…

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Geminid meteor shower peaks tonight — here’s what to expect from one of the best shooting star shows of the year

Up to 150 shooting stars may brighten the night sky each hour during the Dec. 13 peak.

A full moon with a chance of fireballs: Don't miss the Southern Taurid meteor shower peak tonight

The Southern Taurid meteor shower peak on Nov. 4-5 brings the potential for bright meteors and dramatic fireballs.

Orionid meteor shower 2025 lights the night sky over Egypt in stunning photo

The Orionid meteor shower hit its peak during the dark nights surrounding October's new moon phase.

When is a 'double fireball' not a 'double fireball'? Wild meteor videos explained by a trick of the light

Footage appearing to show a number of "double fireball" events may have been caused by a simple quirk of equipment.

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Don't miss the Orionid meteor shower peak begin overnight tonight under a moonless sky

Don't miss the Orionid meteor shower peak begin overnight tonight under a moonless sky

Here's what to expect when the Orionid meteor shower peaks on Oct. 21-23 in a dark, moonless sky.

Watch the moment a brilliant green fireball meteor turns night to day over Tennessee (video)

Watch the moment a brilliant green fireball meteor turns night to day over Tennessee (video)

A fireball flared to life in the skies over southern America in the early hours of Oct. 14, briefly turning night to day before fragmenting as it neared the surface.

Don't miss Perseid meteor shower 2025 peak Aug. 12-13: Here's what you need to know

Don't miss Perseid meteor shower 2025 peak Aug. 12-13: Here's what you need to know

The Perseid meteor shower takes place each year as Earth travels through the debris shed by comet 109P/Swift-Tuttle.

Rare daytime fireball bright enough to be seen from orbit may have punched a hole in a house in Georgia

Rare daytime fireball bright enough to be seen from orbit may have punched a hole in a house in Georgia

The fireball was bright enough to be spotted by a lightning-tracking satellite from orbit.

The Perseid meteor shower peaks this weekend. Here's how to watch

The Perseid meteor shower peaks this weekend. Here's how to watch

The Perseid meteor shower sends bright streaks shooting across the night sky. Stargazers can watch the shower peak this weekend, but the key, experts say, will be patience.

Perseid meteor shower 2024: What it is, where to see it, and how to watch

Perseid meteor shower 2024: What it is, where to see it, and how to watch

Everything you need to know about August's prolific display of "shooting stars."

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