Although they don't impact the surface directly, historical evidence and simulations suggest airbursts can pack a punch.

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As soon as it gets dark, two bright lights become visible—the brightest in the southwest and an almost-as-bright light in the ...

Late on March 13 and on into the early hours of March 14 the moon will turn a spooky red color in the skies above the U.S.

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Early on Christmas Eve in 2024, a NASA craft swooped at blazing speed through the sun's atmosphere.