Alien space rock hit Earth in 2014, confirms US space command
USSC confirmed that a meteor that had hit Earth in 2014 came from another solar system and is, therefore, declared as the interstellar object.
Apr 14, 2022, 09:13 AM ISTBlazing light trail seen over Maharashtra sky a meteor shower or Chinese rocket re-entry? Experts have the answer
"I believe this is the reentry of a Chinese rocket stage, the third stage of the Chang Zheng 3B serial number Y77 which was launched in Feb 2021 - it was expected to reenter in the next hour or so and the track is a good match," McDowell said in a tweet.
Apr 03, 2022, 12:13 PM ISTMeteor shower or Chinese rocket re-entry? Streak of lights brighten up skies of Maharashtra, MP - WATCH
While many people described the sighting as a "meteor shower," astronomer Jonathan McDowell speculated that the celestial event seen over Maharashtra was actually the "re-entry of a Chinese rocket stage" that was launched in February 2021.
Apr 03, 2022, 07:32 AM ISTPerseid meteor shower likely on August 11; know how to watch
The Perseids are reportedly best witnessed between about 2 AM and dawn.
Aug 10, 2020, 15:56 PM ISTTwo NASA instruments capture images of most powerful 'fireball' since 2013
A "fireball" is an exceptionally bright meteor that is visible over a wide area. Fireball events are fairly common and are recorded in the NASA Center for Near Earth Object Studies database.
Mar 27, 2019, 08:13 AM ISTGurugram villagers left disappointed after 'fallen meteor' turned out to be frozen human poop
The object's yellowish-brown colour and transparent surface led villagers to mistake it for a space rock. Some villagers even took pieces of the rock home and refrigerated it.
Jan 22, 2018, 18:38 PM ISTDazzling meteor shower to brighten the night skies
Meteor showers are named after the location of the radiant, usually a star or constellation close to where they appear in the night sky. The Geminid radiant is in the constellation Gemini.
Why meteoroids often blow up before hitting Earth
The new research, published in the journal Meteoritics & Planetary Science, suggests that Earth's atmosphere is a better shield from meteoroids than previously thought.
Dec 12, 2017, 17:44 PM ISTSkywatchers can enjoy a dazzling meteor shower this week
Meteor showers are named after the location of the radiant, usually a star or constellation close to where they appear in the night sky. The Geminid radiant is in the constellation Gemini.
Caught on camera: Huge fireball meteor lights up skies across Midwest, US - Watch
In addition to Illinois and Wisconsin, the American Meteor Society (AMS) also lists sightings in Indiana, Michigan and other states as well.
Feb 07, 2017, 12:37 PM ISTBright meteor streaks across Florida night sky before crashing into Earth (Watch video)
According to Bill Cooke of NASA's Meteoroid Environment Office, the fireball likely travelled at 40 000 mph and vaporized as it hit the atmosphere, lighting up the sky.
Nov 24, 2016, 11:40 AM ISTScientists in Argentina discover ancient meteorite weighing over 30 tonnes!
The meteorite weighing over 30 tonnes was found in the town of Gancedo, 1,085 km north of capital Buenos Aires, Mario Vesconi, president of the Astronomy Association of Chaco, said on Monday.
Sep 13, 2016, 11:05 AM ISTPerseid meteor shower 2016: Watch it here!
The best time to view the Perseids is between midnight and dawn.
Aug 12, 2016, 09:31 AM ISTWatch: Exploding meteor caught on dashcam in Portland, Maine!
In the dashcam video, that they shared, they can even be heard exclaiming in surprise.
May 18, 2016, 23:37 PM ISTIt's no sci-fi! Falling meteorite kills man in Tamil Nadu
Kamraj was extremely unlucky to become a victim of a falling meteorite.
Feb 08, 2016, 10:36 AM ISTNASA releases footage showing meteor rushing towards Earth at 29,000mph
A recent video released by National Aeronautics and Space Agency (NASA) has shown a mystery fireball hurtling towards Earth at 29,000 mph.
Dec 28, 2015, 21:25 PM ISTMysterious bright light seen over the skies of America! What is it?
People across America report seeing a bright light shooting through the sky over Nevada and California, Ventura, Corona etc.
Dec 23, 2015, 18:46 PM IST