Witnessing a meteor, or \"shooting star,\" is a dazzling event caused by tiny space rocks burning up in Earth's atmosphere.

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Meteorite observation and recovery is a dynamic field that bridges astronomical detection with terrestrial expeditions to retrieve extraterrestrial material. Recent advancements in optical ...

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A fiery streak lit up Northern California’s night sky Thursday evening, dazzling onlookers from Sonoma County to the Sacramento region.