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On this day in space! Aug. 14, 1992: Meteor shower hits Uganda

By Hanneke Weitering last updated

Scientists estimated that the original meteorite weighed upwards of 2,000 pounds.

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Perseid meteor shower 2025 outshines moon to put on a spectacular show (photos)

By Anthony Wood published

The Perseid meteor shower 2025 peaked Aug. 12-13, delighting skywatchers worldwide.

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Streaks of light shoot across a light purple night sky above trees and buildings as part of the Perseid meteor shower

Watch the 2025 Perseid meteor shower peak in free webcast Aug. 12

By Samantha Mathewson published

The annual Perseid meteor shower will peak overnight Tuesday (Aug. 12), and you can enjoy the event live online with the Virtual Telescope Project's webcast.

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A man wearing glasses is pictured holding a small stony meteorite between his thumb and pointer finger.

Meteorite that punched a hole through Georgia roof may be older than Earth itself

By Anthony Wood published

"This particular meteor that entered the atmosphere has a long history before it made it to the ground of McDonough".

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Two meteors are pictured racing through a starry night sky parallel to the Milky Way. Light pollution is visible above a silhouetted horizon and trees.

Don't miss Perseid meteor shower 2025 peak Aug. 12-13: Here's what you need to know

By Anthony Wood published

The Perseid meteor shower takes place each year as Earth travels through the debris shed by comet 109P/Swift-Tuttle.

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Will the bright moon ruin the Perseid meteor shower, or is it still worth watching?

By Joe Rao published

While moonlight might steal the spotlight, it won't steal the Perseids' show.

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A bright meteor is pictured streaking across a starry night sky over a rocky landscape, as clouds lie low on the horizon.

The Perseid meteor shower 2025 peaks Aug. 12-13: Here's what to expect from the dazzling cosmic light show

By Anthony Wood published

The Perseids are one of the most visually spectacular meteor showers of the year and are known for spawning impressive fireballs that light up the night sky.

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The image shows a sky full of shooting stars above a tree and a lone person.

Meteor showers 2025: When, where and how to see the best 'shooting stars' of the year

By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated

Reference Our meteor showers 2025 calendar tells you everything you need to know about upcoming meteor showers, including where and when to see them.

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The Perseid meteor shower kicks off summer 'shooting star' season this week. Here's how to see it

By Joe Rao last updated

Each summer, skywatchers around the world look forward to the famous Perseid meteor shower, but often overlook four lesser showers that peak between July 29 and Aug. 16.

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An artist's impression of a fireball colliding with Earth's orbit

Watch a brilliant 'fireball' meteor explode over China on May 28 (video)

By Anthony Wood published

It was likely a sporadic meteor unrelated to any major shower.

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