Space dust and debris are crashing into the atmosphere all the time. When that debris heats up the air enough, it lights up ...

Witnessing a meteor, or "shooting star," is a dazzling event caused by tiny space rocks burning up in Earth's atmosphere.

Skywatchers are anticipating prime viewing conditions for an annual showing of shooting stars and two comet flybys ...

They flash across the night sky in seconds, sparking wishes and wonder. But these mysterious streaks hold far more secrets ...