Meteors

A Lyrid meteor as seen from Oregon in 2012

Look Up Tonight As the Lyrid Meteor Shower Hits Its Peak

Look to the northeast tonight to catch the peak of the annual meteor shower

According to mineralogist Jeffrey E. Post, having the Hope Diamond is like having a black polished table in your living room—every bit of dust shows.

Why Do Meteor Showers Occur About the Same Time Every Year and Other Questions From Our Readers

In the latest edition of Ask Smithsonian, we sent your burning questions to the Institution's curators

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Meteor Shower Rewards Early Risers Tomorrow

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Mining for Meteorites

As prices skyrocket, gonzo collectors are combing the globe for these celestial fragments—and riling researchers

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