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Space

Can you see the Eta Aquarids meteor shower from Europe?

While best seen in the southern hemisphere, up to 15 meteors per hour could be seen in northern regions of the world in favourable conditions on Tuesday.

3 May 2025

Space

Chances of asteroid approaching Earth doubling in 2032

NASA's new observations of the asteroid, named 2024 YR4, led to a 2.3 per cent probability of hitting Earth on 22 December 2032.

13 February 2025

Space

Suspected meteorite strike in France after car found with hole in roof

The fire department in Strasbourg, France, said it suspected "the fall of a stellar body" as the culprit.

21 November 2023

Mobility

Ultra-hard diamonds found in Africa fell from space, study finds

The space diamonds, found in rare meteorites that had collided with a dwarf planet, are thought to be even harder than normal diamonds.

14 September 2022

World News

Shooting stars set to rain down in annual meteor shower spectacle

Skywatchers will be treated to one of the year’s biggest cosmic light shows overnight, with the Perseid meteor shower about to reach its peak.

11 August 2020

World News

'Flurry of shooting stars' to light up the sky

If you want to wish upon a shooting star, the annual Geminids meteor shower is to be at its peak on Thursday and Friday!

13 December 2018

World News

Massive impact crater discovered beneath Greenland ice

An immense, ancient impact crater has been discovered hidden under the dense arctic ice covering Greenland.

21 November 2018

USA

5-kilo lunar meteorite ‘The Moon Puzzle’ up for auction

The rare meteorite, which was discovered in northwest Africa, has been dubbed the largest chunk of moon rock ever put up for auction.

16 October 2018

World News

Fast news: The week in 60 seconds

We take a 60-second look at the biggest stories hitting headlines around the world this week.

31 August 2018

Australia

Watch: Meteor streaks across sky in Perth

Scientists believe that the meteor may have hit the ground.

29 August 2018

USA

Watch: Dazzling meteor streaks across Alabama sky

The meteor was travelling over 86,400 kilometres per hour as it lit up the sky

20 August 2018