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When a Meteor is Not a Meteor

One of the most frequent topics letter-writers contact us about is meteors. Also known as shooting...
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Perseid Meteor Shower

The Perseid meteor shower is one of the greatest meteor shower events of the year. Read on to learn...
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Meteor Shower Calendar 2017

When is the next meteor shower? See the Almanac’s 2017 Meteor Showers Calendar for the dates of all...
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What Are Meteors and Meteorites?

We’re often asked: What’s the difference between a meteor and a meteoroid and a meteorite? How...
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What are the Geminids? The Geminid Meteor Shower

The Geminid meteor shower occurs every year from about December 4 to 16. The shower’s “maximum,” or...
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The 2016 Perseid Meteor Shower

The best meteors of the year occur with the Perseid meteor shower, so get viewing tips for the...
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Chances of a Meteor Hitting Earth

Seen any shooting stars lately? Worried about being clobbered by a meteor? Here’s why you don’t...
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Leonids Meteor Shower

Get under the shower! The Leonids meteor shower, that is. This dependable event, which peaks around...
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The Perseids: Best Meteor Shower of the Year

Everyone loves shooting stars and meteor showers. The Perseid meteor shower of August 11 to 13 is...
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Boom! Boom! Boom! It's Raining Rocks

If you're one of the many who endured a tough winter this year, consider yourself lucky. In...
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The Sky Is Falling!

This Thanksgiving Day, 200 tons of cosmic dust will slam into the Earth’s atmosphere! While most...