Asteroids, comets, and meteors are all small solar system objects, but they differ in composition and behaviour.

Nov. 13, 2024 — An asteroid struck Mars 11 million years ago and sent pieces of the red planet hurtling through space. One of these chunks of Mars eventually crashed into the Earth and is one of ...

For stargazers, this weekend may be a prime time to make a wish, as the Leonid meteors are set to put on a spectacular show.

One of the best meteor showers of the year kicked off on Tuesday night. The annual Geminid meteor shower starts in ...

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Credit: Jet Propulsion Laboratory The paper, “Experimental Examination of Brine and Water Lifetimes after Impact on Airless Worlds,” details the team’s findings after simulating the pressures that ice ...

With the Taurid meteor shower now hitting the night skies worldwide, look for what could be a celestial treat—you might see ...

As six major meteor showers remain or are set to peak by the end of 2024, here's how those in central Kansas can have the ...

You don’t need a telescope or binoculars to see the Leonids. To ensure good viewing conditions, you should go to the darkest ...

The Earth’s natural resources are enormous but not infinite. A lack of some rare minerals can hinder technological ...