A meteorite is a small chunk of asteroid or comet which has landed on Earth. While these rocks are still in space, scientists call them meteoroids. When it enters Earth's atmosphere it becomes ...
A doorbell camera caught the moment when a meteorite impacted on the walkway of a home in Prince Edward Island, Canada, recording what is likely the world's first audio of a space rock impact.
Splat! A meteorite impact recorded by a doorbell camera gave scientists a rare view of a space rock at the moment it hit Earth. The sound is like shattering glass.
Although the Perseids occur annually, there's already anticipation for a potential Perseid meteor storm in 2028, so be sure to mark your calendars! The Perseids result from Earth passing through ...
The Geminid meteor shower peaks overnight on Dec. 13 and Dec. 14. The Geminids are active between Nov. 19 to Dec. 24 each year. This year, the moon will not interfere too much with Geminid meteor ...
University of Alberta Meteorite Collection) Chris told CBC that meteorites usually enter Earth’s atmosphere travelling at about 60,000kmph, before slowing down to terminal velocity. The ...