Among these are asteroids, meteors, meteorites, and meteoroids. While they may seem similar at first glance, each term describes a different stage or type of 'space rock'. Asteroids are relatively ...

This is the spectacular moment a meteor illuminated the night sky over Spain. Footage shows the fireball streaking through ...

Jamie Carter is an award-winning reporter who covers the night sky. Speeding towards Earth, meteors from the Geminid meteor shower streak across the sky above the ... [+] Nicholas U. Mayall 4 ...

For meteor-shower enthusiasts, the chance to spot a fireball streak across the night sky is a real treat. That's because fireballs are just what they sound like — exceptionally brilliant meteors.