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Astronomical advice: catching a glimpse of the Geminids meteor shower

Want to know the best way to view 2018’s most impressive meteor shower?

Halloween meteorite found on outback WA farm

A 1.15kg meteorite that hit a farm in outback Western Australia on 31 October has been recovered with minimum contamination.

Perseid meteor shower to put on special show up north

An unusually high number of shooting stars expected for this year’s Perseid meteor shower: “the further north you are the better”.

Meteor shower to shine in late July

Stay up late or set your alarms; the Delta Aquarid meteor shower is sending shooting stars across the twilight sky this month.