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Twice as nice: two meteor showers to light up Australia’s skies

On any clear night, if you gaze skywards long enough, chances are you’ll see a meteor streaking through the sky. Some nights, however, are better than others.

Don’t miss this week’s glowing green comet

A bright green comet will be visible from Australia this week for the first time in 50,000 years.

Fragments of a dying comet might put on a spectacular show next week – or pass by without a trace

As Earth orbits the Sun, it ploughs through dust and debris left behind by comets and asteroids. That debris gives birth to meteor showers – which can be one of nature’s most amazing spectacles.

NASA scientist warns humans under-prepared for next big asteroid impact

We should start building an interceptor spacecraft now.

Comet set to hit our skies this summer

Bring in the New Year with Comet 45P/Honda, which will be visible in our skies over the summer.

Meteor strike reported off Queensland coast

Reports of a bright flash and a loud boom in Central Queensland last night have prompted speculation of a meteor strike.

Get ready for a month of shooting stars

Earth is about to make its annual pass through the tail of Halley’s Comet.

World history as probe lands on comet

The Philae robot lab landed on comet 67P in the biggest achievement since humans walked on the Moon

All systems go for historic comet landing

A robotic probe bearing a laboratory has been launched by the European Space Agency, with the hopes of landing on a comet.