Meteor sighting frenzy: AMS is in the news for recent fireball reports and meteorite finds across US/UK. Nonprofit group supports both amateur and professional meteor research.
Multiple meteorites have fallen in Ohio following a large fireball seen across the Midwest. Hunters are searching for fragments, which could be valuable. The event caused sonic booms and shaken buildings, with some residents finding suspected meteorites at their homes. Scientific interest and collector activity have surged.
Multiple sightings across the US have confirmed a bright green meteor fireball, which has been captured on video and reported by hundreds of witnesses. The meteor disintegrated over the East Coast, prompting social media reactions and reports of loud booms. NASA has confirmed the event's trajectory and timing today.
The NOIRLab has released a detailed image of the sombrero galaxy, revealing its extensive stellar halo and star streams from past collisions. Meanwhile, astronomers have observed interstellar comet C/2025 R3 Pan-STARRS, which is passing through the solar system for the first time in 170,000 years, and the upcoming Lyrid meteor shower is expected to peak tonight, offering spectacular skywatching opportunities.