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How to catch the Quadrantids, the first meteor shower of 2025

Dec. 31, 2024 09:01 AM EST

WASHINGTON (AP) — When the Quadrantid meteor shower peaks on Friday, it will be the year's first chance to see fireballs in the sky. A waning crescent moon means good visibility under clear and dark conditions. Most meteor showers are named for the constellations...

How to catch the Geminids, one of the strongest meteor showers of the year

Dec. 14, 2024 12:53 PM EST

The Geminids — among the few major meteor showers to come from asteroids — will be visible until Dec. 21, although peak viewing was on Dec. 13. Here’s what to know about the Geminids and other meteor showers. It's one of the year's last chances to see fireballs in the sky. The...

Earth bids farewell to its temporary 'mini moon' that is possibly a chunk of our actual moon

Nov. 24, 2024 09:10 AM EST

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Planet Earth is parting company with an asteroid that’s been tagging along as a “mini moon” for the past two months. The harmless space rock will peel away on Monday, overcome by the stronger tug of the sun’s gravity. But it will zip closer for a...