It is famous for its swift and bright meteors, Perseids frequently leave long "wakes" of light and colour behind them as they ...

A bright light that lit up the sky over parts of Western Australia was most likely from a small meteor not much bigger than a cricket ball, experts say.

The Eta Aquarid meteor shower occurs when Earth passes through rubble left by the tail of Halley's comet. According to NASA, these bright meteors return each year, beginning around April 20 ...

Halley's comet swings near Earth every 75 years. But debris left by the comet leads to two major meteor showers every year, including the Eta Aquarids.Related video above: A galaxy named for its ...

Halley's comet swings near Earth every 75 years ... Sometimes the surrounding air glows briefly, leaving behind a fiery tail — the end of a "shooting star." You don't need special equipment ...