Much of what scientists know about the early solar system comes from meteorites—ancient rocks that travel through space and ...

Keep an eye on the skies, the Lyrid meteor showers will begin this week in the skies above Ohio, if the weather cooperates.

If the weather cooperates and it isn't cloudy, it's usually a good time to get away from the city and look to the heavens.

Of all the asteroids that become meteoroids by striking Earth's surface, only 4% contain abundant carbon. But scientists know ...

The annual display of Lyrids, famous for bright “fireball” shooting stars, will occur from April 17-26, peaking on April 22, 2025.

Apr. 3, 2025 — The same dirt that clings to astronauts' boots may one day keep their lights on. Researchers created solar cells made out of simulated Moon dust. The cells convert sunlight into ...

The show should last until dawn. What are the Lyrids, and where do they come from? Meteors are debris from comets or broken asteroids. In the case of the Lyrids, they originate from comet C/1861 G1 ...

To have the best chance and seeing some meteors, find an area away from city lights or street lights. Lie flat on your back ...

The Lyrid meteor shower, one of the oldest known meteor showers, starts April 16 and runs through April 26. The shower will peak in the late evening of April 21 through dawn on April 22. Conditions to ...

A newly discovered comet, nicknamed SWAN25F, will be visible in Maryland before sunrise, according to the Planetary Society.

Exploring comets, asteroids, and meteors “We are a bit surprised about its origin in the central main asteroid belt, which is a location in the asteroid belt that we did not think many Earth ...

The Lyrids meteor shower, which peaks during late April, is one of the oldest known meteor showers. The Lyrids have been observed for 2,700 years. The first recorded sighting of ...