When Kate Middleton handled a small piece of rock at London’s Natural History Museum she became one of the few people on ...

Stumbling upon a meteorite might seem like a once-in-a-lifetime event, but it’s not as uncommon as you might think. What’s crucial, however, is knowing how to handle such a cosmic treasure to preserve ...

This is the rare moment that a suspected meteor streaked across the sky in Guangdong, dazzling local residents as a massive fireball suddenly lit up the darkness like daylight. On May 28, 2025, in ...

An unconfirmed meteorite lit up the sky over Michigan Sunday evening, Nov. 8, according to the Michigan Storm Chasers, a group that tracks statewide weather and offers daily forecasts. The meteor, ...

On June 9, 1952, the Abee meteorite fell in Alberta, Canada, at 11:05 at night. The space stone weighed nearly 326 pounds and was recovered from a 6 foot- deep crater in a wheat field when it was ...

Scientists are decoding fragile meteorites to uncover which small asteroids could become future treasure troves for space ...

A meteor streaked across the sky over metro Atlanta on Thursday afternoon, creating a spectacular fireball and a loud boom that startled thousands of people. NASA confirmed that the meteor was first ...

RIGA, Latvia — A meteorite-like object crashed into a meadow in northern Latvia, creating a crater 27 feet (9 meters) wide and 9 feet (3 meters) deep, a geologist who visited the site said Monday.

Meteorite observation and recovery is a dynamic field that bridges astronomical detection with terrestrial expeditions to retrieve extraterrestrial material. Recent advancements in optical ...