Houston residents reported a mysterious boom that sounded like a large blast happening nearby, while several people claimed that they saw fireballs li.

People across parts of Houston and into the Brazos Valley saw a fireball flash through the sky. Some said they heard and felt what they described to be an explosion. NASA later confirmed it was in fact a meteor.

Stargazers and astronomers get ready for one of the most anticipated meteor showers of the year: The Geminid meteor shower. It is set to peak this weekend. Those watching the shower from the darkest possible skies can see up to 120 shooting stars per hour ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The first meteor shower of the New Year always has the potential to be one of the year's best – but rarely rises to the occasion. Astronomers lament that the Quadrantid meteors tend to ...