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Will New Meteor Shower This Weekend Sizzle or Fizzle?
By Joe Rao, Astronomer published
A new meteor shower that will blaze up in the early hours of Saturday morning could be spectacular, if Jupiter's gravity has shepherded particles shed by Comet 209P/LINEAR tightly together.

Lyrid Meteor Shower Is Peaking Now
By Tariq Malik published
The annual Lyrid shower will peak in the late night hours of Sunday (April 21) and early Monday (April 22).

Russian Meteor Explosion Not Caused by Asteroid Flyby, NASA Scientist Says
By Tariq Malik published
NASA asteroid expert Don Yeomans says it is clear this meteor explosion is not related to today's asteroid flyby.

Meteor Explosion in Russia Hurts Hundreds of People: Reports
By Jeanna Bryner published
The meteor sent a shockwave that shattered window and damaged hundreds of buildings, Russian officials said.

Quadrantid Meteor Shower of 2013: Live Webcast
By Space.com Staff published
See the Quadrantid meteor shower of 2013 live online tonight here courtesy of NASA.

Moon May Outshine Quadrantid Meteor Shower Tonight
By Joe Rao, Astronomer published
The annual Quadrantid meteor shower peaks overnight tonight and early Thursday, Jan. 3.

First Meteor Shower of 2013 Peaks This Week
By Miriam Kramer published
The Quadrantid meteor shower should put on a show late Wednesday and early Thursday (Jan 2 and 3).

Leonid Meteor Shower May Flare Up Early Tuesday
By Joe Rao, Astronomer published
Skywatchers have a second chance to see shooting stars from the 2012 Leonid meteor shower.
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