Some Utahns got a glimpse of a real phenomenon Saturday night: a meteor barreling through the Earth's atmosphere — so big that our NASA solar system ambassador called it a fireball.

The Eta Aquarid meteor shower is set to peak on the morning of Tuesday, May 6, bringing with it a cosmic light show as ...

NASA has revealed its top skywatching tips for May, and they include a meteor shower, lots of planets, and possibly a nova.

Find out when you can catch the best meteor showers this year with our 2025 meteor shower calendar. The next meteor shower to peak is the Aquarid meteor shower which is active from April 15 to May ...

After months without a meteor shower, sky-gazers now have a reason to keep their chins up — the Lyrids are here to kick off ...

Fireballs are larger explosions of light and color that can last longer than an average meteor streak. This is because fireballs originate from larger particles of cometary material. Fireballs are ...

The meteor, estimated to be about the size of a fist, hurtled through the atmosphere at an incredible 40 kilometers per second. This rapid speed caused it to incinerate upon entry, creating a ...

Sky watchers will be treated to something special as the Lyrids meteor shower reaches its peak. The Lyrids are expected to peak April 21 and April 22, according to NASA. On those nights ...

The Eta Aquariid meteor shower peaks on the mornings of May 5 and 6. The meteor shower is visible with the naked eye, but telescopes or binoculars enhance the experience. It's almost time to look ...