The Geminids are an astronomical highlight of the year, creating a spectacular show of shooting stars every December. Scientists are now starting to understand where they came from.

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That event might have been a "low speed explosion", says Cukier. "As asteroids get close to the Sun, they get hot, and that causes thermal stress inside the asteroid. If they get too hot ...

Even small asteroids can do a lot of damage—and new research shows the James Webb Space Telescope is adept at spotting the tiniest of space rocks.

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Dozens of witnesses described hearing a powerful "explosion" as it left a glowing trail in its wake. On Tuesday, the American Meteor Society received upwards of 30 eyewitness reports from people ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Early Tuesday morning (Dec. 10), witnesses across the state of Indiana reported sightings ...