Also in 1879, the largest observed meteorite ever to hit North America fell to Earth in Estherville, Iowa. It weighed all of ...

Short-lived radioisotopes such as aluminum-26 influenced early solar system heat, water retention and the formation of Earth-like rocky planets, according to meteorite analyses and models.

Lonar Crater Lake is a rare natural wonder in Maharashtra, formed by a meteorite impact nearly 50,000 years ago. Known for ...

The Quadrantid meteor shower reaches its peak overnight, offering a bright and fast-moving display of 40-60 meteors per hour, ...