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Taurid meteor shower 2026 — When, where and how to see the 'Halloween fireballs'

By Daisy Dobrijevic Last updated

Reference The Northern and Southern Taurid meteor showers bring slow-moving shooting stars and occasional brilliant fireballs to the night sky. Here's when and how to see them in 2026.

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The 'Halloween Fireballs' are coming. Here's what to expect from the Taurids this October

By Jamie Carter Last updated

The Southern and Northern Taurid meteor showers will produce occasional bright, slow-moving meteors worldwide during October and November, with moon-free peaks in 2026.

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What caused a mysterious atmospheric explosion in Siberia in 1908?

By Micah Hanks Published

Fire erupted in the morning skies over Siberia on June 30, 1908, as an atmospheric explosion occurred that remains unmatched by any similar event in modern history.

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Orionid meteor shower 2026 — How to see meteors from Halley's Comet this October

By Daisy Dobrijevic Last updated

Reference The Orionids peak Oct. 21-22, 2026, bringing fast-moving meteors from Halley's Comet. Here's when and where to look.

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Watch a brilliant green meteor explode over Arizona (video)

By Anthony Wood Last updated

A brilliant fireball brightened the night sky over Arizona on Oct. 6, before appearing to fragment as it neared the surface.

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The Draconid meteor shower peaks tonight before bedtime. Here's how to see it

By Anthony Wood Last updated

The Draconid meteor shower reaches peak activity on the evening of Oct. 8 in the beautifully dark skies ahead of the October new moon.

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The Draconids peak this week — Finally, a meteor shower that respects bedtime

By Jamie Carter Last updated

Spotting meteors is hard when you work for a living. Cue the Draconids, which are best seen right after dark on their peak night this week.

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Draconid meteors streak across the night sky. The Milky Way can also be seen stretching across the star-studded sky.
Draconid meteor shower 2026 — When, where and how to see it

By Daisy Dobrijevic Last updated

Reference Good news! The Draconid meteor shower peaks under almost moonless skies on Oct. 8-9.

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A lone meteor streaks Earthward at night, while reflected in a placid lake lined by trees.
Meteor hunting on hard mode: Here's your best shot at spotting a Daytime Sextantids shooting star

By Anthony Wood Published

The Daytime Sextantids meteor shower is approaching maximum activity, but catching one of its elusive meteors won't be easy.

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An illustration of a space rock rocketing to Earth; when does it become a meteorite?
Scientists trace 7 stages of a meteorite's life, from hurtling space rock to Earth's surface

By Robert Lea Published

Studying 75 meteorites falling to Earth, scientists have identified the seven stages a space rock goes through as it crashes through our atmosphere.

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