How many people do you think have ever been hit by a meteorite? The running count is...one. And here's where it happened.

Meteor showers, like the Perseids ... this is a bit of a headscratcher. Hoba is the nickname of this behemoth meteorite, and it was found in 1920 by a farmer in Namibia. The reason for the ...

Get ready for a meteor shower doubleheader. The Southern Delta Aquariid meteor shower is active from July 18 through Aug. 21, peaking in late July. This year, the next peak will be between July 29 ...

The Perseid meteor shower, due to peak this weekend, should put on a nice show — but an even more spectacular, if not stormy, meteor display may be in the cards four years from now. Exactly 162 ...

The Perseid meteor shower peaked overnight Sunday into Monday, giving astronomy fans one of the best shows of 2024 as they look to the skies. The shower started in July and will continue through ...

Want to see a meteor shower next week? They come around every year like clockwork and that means planning shooting star trips can be done months in advance. Here's a look at the next one ...

There's a series of celestial events happening this month, so mark your calendars Getty Forget the rain — April has its own set of meteor showers lighting up the heavens! This month is often ...

Here’s how it works. The Perseid meteor shower is the most famous annual display of "shooting stars." It typically occurs between July and August, when it's warm in the Northern Hemisphere.

Find the dark and gather your wishes, my babies: the annual Geminid meteor shower is upon us. The Geminids are the best and most reliable of the annual meteor showers — but this year ...

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. The Eta Aquariid ...

If you're stargazing this week, you have a chance to see brilliant streaks across the sky as the Geminid meteor shower peaks. The Geminids, which are bright and have a yellow hue, are considered ...

The Lyrid meteor shower — the second meteor shower on the calendar this year — runs through April 26, peaking on the night of April 21 to 22. An average of 15 or 20 Lyrid meteors per hour may ...