The Perseids meteor shower is the most popular one of the year. The meteors during this time are characterized by bright fireballs and long “wakes,” the streak of light and color that follow behind.
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Astronomers are tracking an asteroid that could hit Earth in 2032
The odds are about 1% that the football field-sized object could hit the Earth, but that makes it the closest call in more than 20 years.
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Taurid meteor shower to light up the night sky. Here’s how you can see it
The North and South Taurids occur every year in September, October, and November. They may have originated from a comet that broke up about 10,000 years ago.
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The highly anticipated Perseid meteor shower is about to peak. Here’s how to watch
The meteor shower creates an opportunity to sit outside at night and watch shooting stars. It’s also an opportunity for researchers to do some science.
