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New Meteor Shower Traces to Asteroid Crumbling Near the Sun

The finding gives astronomers a fresh way to track sun‑skimming asteroids for planetary defense.

AMS Flags Unusual 2026 Fireball Surge From Anthelion Region

Quadrantid Meteor Shower Peaks Under Bright Supermoon

Quadrantids Set to Peak Jan. 3–4, but Full Moon Will Mute the Show

Ursid Meteor Shower Peaks Dec. 22 Across Northern Hemisphere

Ursid Meteor Shower Peaks Tonight Into Early Monday Under New-Moon, Solstice Skies

Winter Solstice Arrives at 4:03 p.m. in Italy, Marking the Northern Hemisphere’s Shortest Day

Armagh Telescope Records Ireland’s First Video of a Lunar Impact Flash

Geminids Peak Overnight Dec. 13–14 With Dark Skies Boosting Views

Geminids Peak Tonight With Favorable Moon, but Fog Will Decide Who Gets a View

Geminids Peak This Weekend Under Darker Skies, With Forecasts of 120–150 Meteors Per Hour

Geminid Meteor Shower Peaks Dec. 13–14 With Dark Skies and Up to 150 Meteors an Hour

Geminid Meteor Shower to Peak Dec. 13–14 With Up to 150 Meteors an Hour

Geminids Set for Weekend Peak With Best Viewing on Dec. 13–14

Leonids Peak Before Dawn With Best Views Early Nov. 18

Leonids Peak Overnight With Modest Show Under Dark Skies

Leonid Meteor Shower Peaks Overnight With Modest Rates and Dark Skies

Leonids Peak Sunday Night Into Monday With Dark Skies

Leonid Meteor Shower Peaks Nov. 17–18, Best Views Before Dawn

Leonid Meteor Shower Peaks Predawn Nov. 17 Under Dark, Moonlight-Free Skies