The Latest Worldwide Meteor/Meteorite News 5JAN2011

Spectacular Photos: 1st Meteor Shower of 2012 Amazes Skywatchers
Space.com
4), thrilling amateur astronomers around the world with views of the Quadrantid meteor shower. Usually one of the most dependable meteor displays of the year, the Quadrantid meteor shower peaked at about 2:30 am EST (0730 GMT) in a brief, ...

Museum Photographs Meteor Shower
GPB
(photo courtesy of Tellus Science Museum)

The Latest Worldwide Meteor/Meteorite News Con`t 4JAN2011

Great fireball spotted over southern Finland
YLE News
A large fireball was seen over southern Finland on Tuesday evening, reports a magazine published by the Ursa Astronomical Association. The ball, shining brighter than the moon, was visible for about ten seconds. Ursa received numerous sightings of the ...

UFO group to probe Ohioan's report of fireball
Chillicothe Gazette
MANSFIELD, Ohio (WTW)

The Latest Worldwide Meteor/Meteorite News 4JAN2012

Intense Meteor Shower Expected WednesdayNBC Los AngelesBy Scott Weber Those willing to brave the early morning hours in Southern California should be treated to quite a light show when the first meteor show of 2012 is expected to begin. The Quadrantid meteor shower will be visible for about two hours ...



Jupiter, moon dazzle with celestial dance
msnbc.com

4, the annual Quadrantid meteor 

The Latest Worldwide Meteor/Meteorite News 3JAN2011

Strong Quadrantid Meteor Shower, One of 2012's Best, Peaks Wednesday
Space.com
This first meteor shower of the year may end up being one of the best meteor showers of 2012. To paraphrase Forrest Gump: The Quadrantid meteor shower is like opening up a box of chocolates; you never know what you're going to get! ...

Extraterrestrial Russian rock found
Examiner.com
The quasi-crystal may be the