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An astronomical event: the Geminid showers of December

For the last 150 year on a cold day in mid December, stargazers warm themselves with thoughts of excitement over the arrival of an amazing "annual cosmic" event.  "Late tonight is the peak of the year's most...

Failed Russian Missile Test Caused Spiral Light Show Over Norway?

Yesterday it was reported that a strange spiral light show appeared unexpectedly for several minutes over Norway before dissipating into the night sky. Confusion reigned supreme. Everything from the Northern Lights...

Perseid Meteor Shower 2009: Photos & Perseids Viewing Information

The annual Perseid meteor shower 2009 is back to light up our night sky. The Perseid meteor shower occurs when the earth passes through fragments left behind by the comet Swift-Tuttle. The small comet particles...

Lyrid Meteor Shower and Planetary Eclipse set for Wednesday

Every once in a while Mother Nature provides the citizens of planet Earth with a spectacle that no one should miss.  Sometimes it’s an incredible lightning display with thundering echoes, and at other...

Meteorite Blamed for Destroying Nz Warehouse

A vigorous debate is shaping up on internet astronomy sites and talk groups. Is it possible for a meteorite to start a fire in a building? From the 1908 Siberian meteorite explosion that devastated 20 miles to the yearly Geminid meteor showers, the sky is alive with things...

Another Meteorite?

Saskatchewan, home of fireballs?  We already have plenty of crop circles, now two space fire balls less than a month apart!From Saskatoon Homepage:Could it have been another meteor?We have recieved numerous calls this morning from people who live around Biggar, Invermay,...

Canadian Fireball Remains Found

"University of Calgary researchers reported last Friday that they have found the remains of the meteor that streaked through Canadian skies in November The remains of the 10-ton meteor were densely strewn over a...

Scientists Find Canadian Meteorite

Planetary scientist Alan Hildebrand and graduate student Ellen Milley from the University of Calgary discovered fragments of the ten ton meteorite that fell near the Alberta-Saskatchewan border on the evening...

Meteorite Hunter Offers $10,000 Reward for Canadian Meteorite

A bright meteor streaked across the skies of Saskatchewan and Alberta, Canada on November 20, 2008 at approximately 5:26 PM MST, prompting telephone calls to police stations, NORAD, and news stations from North...

Massive Fireball Falls Over Alberta and Saskatchewan, Canada

A bright meteor streaked across the skies of Saskatchewan and Alberta, Canada on November 20, 2008 at approximately 5:26 PM MST, prompting telephone calls to police stations, NORAD, and news...

Mystery Fireball Lights Up Canadian Skies

Special Report: A brilliant fireball streaks a cross the western Canada sky, with numerous people witnessing the meteor of many colors. No fragments have been found, but an expert says it is likely some fell to to...

The Orionid Meteors have Arrived -

If you happen to be up before dawn on the morning of Tuesday, October 21, you may want to grab a jacket and head outside to watch the sky around the constellation Orion.  The annual Orionid Meteor Shower...

Mystery deepens surrounding Kincardine area explosions

"The mystery has deepened surrounding explosions that shook the Kincardine area last Thursday with University of Western Ontario scientists ruling out a meteor shower. “Something pretty significant exploded...

Meteor Caught on tape in Pacific Northwest

A map of areas the meteor was heard and where it reportedly landed can be seen HERE. (Opens in new window)"By NICHOLAS K. GERANIOSASSOCIATED PRESS WRITER SPOKANE, Wash. -- An apparent meteor streaked...

Best meteor shower of 2007 peaks Dec. 13

I smell a glorious date opportunity here. "You want to come to my place and watch the stars go by?" "What could be the best meteor display of the year will reach its peak on the night of Dec.13-14. Here is...

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