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The Hoba meteorite weighs about 60 metric tons and has never been moved. It lies on a farm in Namibia, right where it fell roughly 80,000 years ago. It's the largest known intact meteorite on Earth, ...

Namibia, a country in southwestern Africa, is a fascinating country known for its breathtaking landscapes, rich cultural heritage, and unique natural wonders. Contents1. Home To the World’s Oldest ...

Seaweed bathing in Ireland, a trek through Africa’s first designated wilderness quiet park—we asked National Geographic staff ...

Seaweed bathing in Ireland, a trek through Africa’s first designated wilderness quiet park—we asked National Geographic staff ...

India, Jan. 16 -- January is the month of New Year's resolutions. Even if you don't have a long checklist to get through in ...

NEW YORK (AP) — The year's first supermoon and meteor shower will sync up in January skies, but the light from one may dim the other. The Quadrantid meteor shower peaks Friday night into Saturday ...

NEW YORK — The year’s first supermoon and meteor shower will sync up in January skies, but the light from one may dim the other. The Quadrantid meteor shower peaks Friday night into Saturday morning, ...

The Quadrantid meteor shower is the first of the new year, but its short peak and winter weather often limit visibility. In 2026, the shower's peak on Jan. 2-3 will be difficult to see due to a bright ...

Unlike most meteor showers, the Quadrantids originate from an asteroid rather than a comet. The shower's peak activity only lasts a few hours, making it more difficult to spot than other showers. In ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The first meteor shower of the New Year always has the potential to be one of the year's best – but rarely rises to the occasion.