NASA System Now Predicts Location of Impact
This year NASA was able to predict a non -hazardous arrival of a small asteroid, including where on earth it would reach our atmosphere, before disintegrating.
Fireball Sighting? You Can Report Sightings Like These
Last month there was an exciting fireball captured on video over Mississippi, and this month another bright one over England!
(Set your reminder) Lowell Observatory Celebration of Total Lunar Eclipse
On May 15, 2022 there will be a total lunar eclipse! Don’t miss viewing it!
NASA Soon to Launch Lucy, Asteroid Explorer, Watch Live!
NASA will launch on October 16 the First spacecraft to explore Jupiter’s orbiting asteroids, and LIVE coverage begins at 5am EDT on NASA TV (or the app or on all NASA social media)
Just another Beautiful Day at Barringer Meteorite Crater
Its summer and the sun is shining over the dramatic Barringer Meteorite Crater: come see for yourself!
Number One of Five Significant North American Meteorite Craters
Stunning images of the 5 most significant North American Meteorite Impact Craters. Barringer Meteorite Crater is listed first as one of the most recognizable and visited sites,
Do you think you've found a Meteorite? Here's a handy tool!
As you might expect, we receive many requests from folks to determine wether or not they have found a meteorite~ and its often is challenging to help! The Institute for Earth and Space Exploration has set up a handy flowchart to help you establish if your find is a meteorite!
Do You Live Near an Ancient Meteorite Impact site?
Ever wonder what happened to all the impact sites on our planet? Erosion is what happened, our planets active surface, not to mention oceans, help mask the most ancient sites. But, there are quite a few confirmed ancient impact sites in North America-!
Ever Wonder How Big the Meteorite Was that Formed This Crater?
If you were to guess, not knowing about impact cratering, you might assume that the meteorite was enormous!
HAPPY NEW YEAR From our Family to Yours!
From our family to yours we wish you the very best for the new year!
"Report a Fireball" to the American Meteor Society
Yes, its true, there is a place to report your sightings of meteor “fireballs” in the sky near your location. This website with the American Meteor Society tracks the frequency and reports of these shooting stars! How interesting to see how often and how many people also witness these unusual events all on one website.
Barringer Meteorite Crater Featured Article: A High Desert Impact
A thoroughly enjoyable article about visiting the crater, including the science and history, by James Martin for CNet
Watch Tonight and Tomorrow for Draconid Meteor Shower
Image Courtesy NASA/George Varros / Public domain
Watch for the Draconids this week!
Catch Sight of Comet Neowise Before it Fades
Its not too late to catch sight of the comet Neowise before it begins to fade soon- visible with the naked eye! Especially away from city lights, look to the North West soon after sunset and let your eyes acclimate to the dark. Find out more from Matthew Cappucci’s Washington Post article, Read More