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Meteor vaporizes over Earth in jaw-dropping time-lapse from space station

A new time lapse from the International Space Station captures a meteor streaking into the atmosphere and vaporizing above ...
Sciencing on MSN

Here's what a fireball looks like tearing through the sky (and the science behind it)

2026 has started off with bright flashes of light in the sky — fireballs, a surprisingly common phenomenon that is often a once-in-a-lifetime sight to see.
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The year’s first meteor shower and supermoon clash in January skies

NEW YORK (AP) — The year’s first supermoon and meteor shower will sync up in January skies, but the light from one may dim the other. The Quadrantid meteor shower peaks Friday night into Saturday ...
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Catch the Ursid meteor shower as it peaks just before Christmas

NEW YORK (AP) — The last major meteor shower of the year, known as the Ursids, peaks soon, bringing glowing streaks to nighttime and early morning skies. Compared to other meteor showers, it’s more ...