The team also determined that, overall, the meteorite was a hefty 60 cm (23.6 in) in diameter when it hit our atmosphere, a long way from its origins in the asteroid belt.

Get Instant Summarized Text (Gist) In April 2019, primitive meteorites fell near Aguas Zarcas, Costa Rica, marking the largest fall of its kind since 1969. The meteorite entered Earth's atmosphere ...

Mark your calendars for several spectacular events this month. April may be known for its rain showers -- but when the clouds part, nighttime skygazers can enjoy meteor showers and other dazzling ...

Where do meteorites of different types come from? In a review paper in the journal Meteoritics & Planetary Science, astronomers trace the impact orbit of observed meteorite falls to several ...

2025 includes a full schedule of meteor showers. They come around every year like clockwork and that means planning shooting star trips can be done months in advance. Here's a look at what's ...

A new daycare is opening in Whitecourt to serve local families. For Families Daycare hosted an open house on Thursday to showcase the downtown Whitecourt centre to community members. “We have so many ...

“I’m super-excited about the vision that Pierre Poilievre has brought to Canada; he’s been a bold leader,” Viersen told the Whitecourt Star. “I think our ‘Axe the tax’ – removing carbon tax and making ...