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Comet-like object spotted over Pennsylvania; Here’s what it was
A comet-like object was seen soaring across the sky last night, leaving many wondering what it was. Meteor showers streaked ...
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Was Caithness comet space junk or ‘bolide’ meteor? Anya (10) said it was like ‘an alien falling from the sky’
Numerous local reports were received by the Groat of a bright comet seen over Caithness that glowed green and white and left ...
Asteroid impact on moon blasted two grand canyons in 10 minutes
The Grand Canyon in Arizona is one of Earth's natural wonders, carved out over millions of years by the gradual erosion power ...
A "city-killer" asteroid has a slim chance to crash into Earth. Here's what to know.
"An asteroid this size impacts Earth on average every few thousand years and could cause severe damage to a local region," the European Space Agency said.
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Asteroid-comet hybrid stuns scientists: ‘Like nothing we’ve seen before’
Researchers have found that a space object called Chiron has traits like both an asteroid and comet. William Gonzalez Sierra It really rocked their world. Scientists using the James Webb Space ...
Astronomers Are Keeping an Eye on This Asteroid’s Odds of Hitting Earth
Researchers say there’s a 1.3 percent chance that the space rock 2024 YR4 could strike our planet — but not until December ...
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2025 Is a Year Full of Meteor Showers: Here's When the Next One Is Due
Gamma Normids is a minor meteor shower that appears toward the end of February and most of March. It comes courtesy of the C/1913 R1 (Crommelin) comet. This one is one of the less exciting showers ...
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Eta Aquarid meteor shower 2025: Where, when and how to see it
The chunks of space debris that create the Eta Aquarids come from a celestial icon: Halley's Comet. The Eta Aquarid meteor shower is categorized as a strong shower; it is best viewed from the ...