Orionid meteor shower peaks this week. What to know in NY

According to EarthSky.com, the Orionids meteor shower will be at its peak in the pre-dawn hours, although meteors will begin ...

Orionid meteor shower to hit peak 2025 activity. When North Carolina stargazers should look

The Orionids are considered one of the most spectacular showers of the year. Here's what to know about viewing conditions and ...
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Orionids Meteor Shower: The Dazzling Light Show Peaks Over the Next Day

The Orionids are predicted to peak on the evening of Monday, Oct. 20, and the morning of Tuesday, Oct. 21. The meteor shower is noted for its bright, fast-traveling meteors, which leave trails in the ...

How does a flaming piece of space junk end up on Earth? A space archaeologist explains

A piece of a suspected rocket found on fire in Western Australia highlights the growing problem of space junk – and how ...

Large chunk of suspected space debris found in Australian desert

The Australian Space Agency said the object "is likely a propellant tank or pressure vessel from a space launch vehicle." ...

Space junk found near WA mine linked to Chinese rocket launch

Suspected space junk which crashed near an iron ore mine in remote WA has been linked to a Chinese rocket launch.
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The NASA Incidents That Turned Lost Tools Into Orbiting Debris

During spacewalks, even a small dropped tool can become a high-speed projectile, orbiting Earth at over 17,000 miles per hour ...

Space exploration in the backyard, on a budget – how NASA simulates conditions in space without blasting off

Analog missions are designed to simulate the crew’s experience in a given mission plan. In some cases, they simulate surface operations on the Moon or Mars for up to a year. Others might replicate the ...

Orionid meteor shower peaks on Monday night. Here's how to see them in Florida Panhandle

The Orionid meteor shower will peak late on Monday, Oct. 20, and continue into the early morning hours on Tuesday. The peak ...