Three different meteor showers are happening at the same time this month, giving skywatchers plenty of chances to spend their ...

Sometimes shooting stars are confused for comets because they create a glowing streak, but the millions-of-miles-long tail of a comet is its ice and dust vaporizing in space.

Shooting stars will usher in Earth Day starting late Monday night as the Lyrid meteor shower reaches its peak — and Californians will have some of the best views in the country.. The annual ...

This shooting star made its appearance in Ontario, Canada. "I was driving home with my wife when this amazing shooting star captured her attention first, then mine.