The holiday sky saves one last bit of sparkle for the end of the year. In 2025, the grand finale comes courtesy of the Ursids meteor shower. The Ursids may not be as prolific as other meteor showers, ...
Get ready to look up: The Orionid meteor shower is lighting up Arizona skies this week. The Orionids, which occur annually during the fall season, are bits of dust and debris left behind by Halley’s ...
WINSLOW, AZ (AZFamily) — An asteroid hit the Earth in what is now known as northern Arizona about 50,000 years ago. It left a giant crater that draws people from all over the world. Nestled between ...
The annual Geminids meteor shower is back, promising bright and bold showers. Every December, the Geminids produce dozens and sometimes more than a hundred meteors per hour at their peak. Unlike many ...
Three meteor showers will overlap in July 2025, including the Perseids. The Perseids peak August 12-13, but a bright moon may obscure viewing. Optimal meteor shower viewing is between midnight and ...
Lowell Observatory and Meteor Crater, in partnership with B612 Foundation, will host a public event featuring distinguished speakers, telescope viewing, and family fun activities FLAGSTAFF, Ariz., ...
Mysterious driftwood high in Grand Canyon caves hints at the legacy of Arizona’s huge impact crater.
Skywatchers of Arizona, better set your alarms. The Eta Aquariids meteor shower is set to peak during the early morning hours this week, causing a flurry of shooting stars to streak through the ...
CC0 Usage Conditions ApplyClick for more information. In the northern Arizona desert, an imposing-looking crater shows the impact of an ancient meteor crash. Until the 1960s, it was mistakenly ...
In this year leading up to Arizona's centennial, Feb. 14, 2012, we'll reprint a story or excerpts each day from the Arizona Daily Star or Tucson Citizen archives. July 30, 1912 PRESCOTT - Winslow, ...