Watch the Skies

Sometimes, space comes to us! Texas, Ohio, California, Michigan – these are just a few of the states where folks have recently seen the skies illuminate with bright streaks of light. For those lucky enough to spot a fireball, or “shooting star,” the moment can feel awe-inspiring and exciting, and many of you have been sharing stunning visuals from these events. At NASA, where watching the skies is part of our everyday mission, we’ve noticed […]

For two decades, NASA’s Automated Lunar and Meteor Observatory has helped scientists track meteors, observe impacts on the Moon, and better understand the space environment future explorers will face. For a fraction of a second, a tiny rock traveling through space can strike the lunar surface or streak across the sky producing a brief burst […]