NEW YORK(AP) — It's time for one of the strongest meteor showers of the year. The Geminids peak this weekend and are visible through mid-December, according to the American Meteor Society. The meteors ...
When comets come close to the Sun, the intense heat reduces them to gas, rock, and dust. When Earth orbits the Sun, it runs into this train of debris, sparking excitement and provoking rocks to race ...
The year 2026 is shaping up to be one of the most visually thrilling for astronomy enthusiasts and casual stargazers alike. From planetary parades and total eclipses to brilliant meteor showers and ...
Those willing to endure some cold and stay up past their bedtimes are about to be treated to the annual Geminid meteor shower. This year's shower begins to peak just after midnight Thursday (the early ...
WASHINGTON — The cosmic calendar for 2026 is stacked with meteor showers and even some eclipses. The lineup begins in January with the annual Quadrantid meteor shower peaking on Jan. 2 and Jan. 3.
This coming July, Venus could plow through the dust generated by an asteroid breakup thousands of years ago, potentially ...