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Where did the Russian meteor originate?

The meteor’s orbit took it further away from the sun than Mars is, likely as far as the asteroid belt.

More meteors create fireballs over Cuba, Florida and California

The events are unrelated to the destructive meteor explosion in Russia days earlier.

Meteor explosion in Russia hurts more than 500 people

Scientists think a meteoroid entered the atmosphere, where it exploded and broke up into meteorites scattered across 3 regions of Russia and Kazakhstan.

Moon may outshine Quadrantid meteor shower tonight

NASA will provide a live webcast of the 2013 Quadrantid meteor shower each night this week through Jan. 4.

Stargazers capture amazing Leonid Meteor Shower photos
The Leonids offered an especially good show because the moon was in its crescent phase.

How to catch the last meteor showers of summer
The summer season may be winding down but there are still plenty of opportunities to see some meteors.

Quadrantid meteor shower to peak
The Quadrantids only last for a few hours, giving stargazers a limited opportunity to spot one in the sky.

A look back at the Leonid meteor storm of 1966
Every 33 years or so, a rare and dazzling Leonid storm can occur after the comet Tempel-Tuttle swoops near the sun.

Meteor lights up sky over Atlanta
NASA will have to pore over the captured images to determine where the meteor eventually faded out in Georgia.

Perseid meteor shower captivates stargazers
NASA held an on-line viewing party for eager skywatchers, complete with a duo of scientists to answer questions.

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