The small, round particles, which can be glassy or crystalline, occur when large meteorites hit Earth, and they form sedimentary layers in rocks that are known as spherule beds. The team collected ...

The Quadrantids meteor shower is expected to reach maximum activity from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., EST on Friday with the best ...

One of the most dramatic astronomical events of the year is scheduled to peak this weekend. The Geminid meteor shower is considered one of the "best and most reliable" annual meteor showers in the ...

If a corner of a stony meteorite has chipped off, you can often see inside small, round grains, known as chondrules, and metallic grains. The inside is often light in colour, but it can also be almost ...

Calling all stargazers of the UK, it's time for the first major meteor shower of the year - the annual Quadrantid meteor shower. The "Quads" shower happens every January, and this year astronomers ...