A meteor exploded in the sky above New South Wales. An astronomer explains where it might have come from

Astronomers will investigate this fireball to help disentangle the heritage and history of the Solar System’s formation.
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Asteroid 2026 JH2 skimmed past Earth closer than some communications satellites last night — astronomers spotted it only 8 days before approach

A small asteroid roughly the size of a house slipped past Earth on the night of May 18, 2026, passing closer than the Moon and threading through a region of space occupied by some of the satellites ...

The Best Footage Of Last Night’s Dazzling East Australian Meteor To Relive The Magic

Aussie stargazers were treated to a visual feast last night when a meteor lit up the sky across large parts of eastern ...

'Beautiful streaks': Eta Aquariids meteor shower to light up skies over Britain

The Eta Aquariid meteor shower is associated with Halley's Comet and will reach its crescendo between midnight and dawn on Wednesday.
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A Suspected ‘Fireball’ Meteor Lit Up Sydney Last Night — Will We See One Again Tonight?

Last night, Australians were caught by surprise when a striking meteor lit up the sky across some areas, including Sydney’s Inner West, at 6:30pm AEST. While meteor showers can usually be anticipated ...