The metaphor writes itself. A cosmic breakup ends with rocks being flung at the goddess of love. The former unity was between ...

This coming July, Venus could plow through the dust generated by an asteroid breakup thousands of years ago, potentially ...

From the moonless Perseids to the dazzling Geminids, here’s when to watch the best moonless meteor showers in 2026.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Leonid meteor shower above Wrightwood, Calif., in 1966. (NASA/Getty Images) The Leonid meteor shower is peaking this week, ...

A meteor from the Southern Taurid meteor shower streaks towards the aurora borealis in Central New York State on Sept. 29, 2025. An autumn meteor shower yearly responsible for “Halloween fireballs” ...

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What would happen if asteroid 2024 YR4 hit the Moon? Scientists have a theory - There’s a 4.3% chance it hits the moon in ...

The Geminids is considered to be one of the best and most reliable annual meteor showers, according to NASA The Geminids meteor shower is December’s biggest celestial event, delivering bright, ...

The Leonid meteor shower is peaking this week, potentially bringing hundreds of long-tailed meteors with it. This annual fall display is an excellent opportunity to spot fireballs in the night sky.