When an object hits Earth’s atmosphere, it has to survive significant pressures and high temperatures. Carbonaceous chondrites tend to be weaker and more crumbly than other meteorites ...

Much of what scientists know about the early solar system comes from meteorites—ancient rocks that travel through space and survive a fiery plunge through Earth's atmosphere. Among meteorites, one ...

The Lyrids, one of the oldest known meteor showers is returning to the skies later this week. In the days ahead, stargazers will have a chance to witness some Lyrid meteors before the shower hits ...

In the Mauritanian desert, nomadic herders look for unusual rocks with a dark surface, hoping to find rare meteorites and strike it big.

The Lyrid meteor shower is about to reach its peak activity for April. Here's when and how to see it, along with a cloud ...

The Lyrids, one of the oldest known meteor showers is returning to the skies later this week. In the days ahead, stargazers will have a chance to witness some Lyrid meteors before the shower hits its ...

The glowing object was a bolide, fireballs that explode in a bright flash, according to experts. It streaked across Mexico’s predawn skies on Wednesday.