A meteor broke apart in the sky over western Germany and sent fragments toward the ground. Debris damaged some homes in Rhineland-Palatinate, but authorities reported no injuries.

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.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. There will be plenty of chances to spot shooting stars throughout 2026, with meteor showers putting on a show nearly every month.

The Geminids, one of the last meteor showers of the year, is considered one of the best to watch. But how will this weekend's South Jersey weather impact our view as the Geminids are due to reach peak ...