The recent auction of a Martian meteorite—for a record-grabbing $5.3 million at Sotheby's New York—has sparked questions over ...

Known for producing fast, bright meteors and occasional fireballs, this annual shower consistently fascinates astronomers and ...

Astronomers are exploring Alpha Centauri, our nearest star system, for signs of an Earth-like planet that could support life.

The Perseids occur every August when Earth passes through debris left by comet 109P/Swift-Tuttle. As these tiny fragments hit the atmosphere at speeds up to 59 kilometres per second, they burn ...

As of Wednesday, Aug. 13, the moon phase is Waning Gibbous, and it is 79% lit up to us on Earth, according to NASA's Daily Moon Observation. Tonight is the second night of the Perseids Meteor Shower ...

Summer’s most dazzling meteor shower, the Perseids, peaks early Wednesday. At the same time, Venus and Jupiter will converge ...

Meteors from the Perseids meteor shower streak across a partly cloudy sky above Inyo National Forest in Bishop, California, in 2024. Pinkish glow of aurora can be seen to the left of the image, and a ...

INDIANAPOLIS — If you look up in the nighttime sky in August, you may catch a glimpse of the Perseid Meteor Shower. "There's a comet that orbits the sun, called Comet Swift Tuttle. As it orbits the ...

The annual Perseid meteor shower will peak overnight Tuesday into Wednesday morning. People in the Northern Hemisphere will ...

Set your alarm and find a dark sky: the Perseid Meteor Showers hit their peak overnight, with bright fireballs likely even ...

Tuesday night into Wednesday morning will be the best time to view the Perseid meteor shower as it reaches its peak.

Try to find a spot at least somewhat away from the light pollution in Delaware County to enjoy the celestial treat.