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Meteoroid Captured Exploding Over Northern Greece
A meteoroid was captured exploding over Metsovo in northern Greece recently by the cameras of the National Observatory of Athens (NOA).
The initial assessment from the combination of data is that "the meteoroid entered the Greek airspace in the wider...
Europe
Bronze Age Gold Treasure Crafted With Metal From Meteor
A dazzling Bronze Age gold treasure discovered in Spain more than 60 years ago was crafted with metal from a meteor a new analysis reveals.
The hoard, known as the Treasure of Villena comprises 59 objects made of gold, silver,...
Science
Orionoid Meteor Shower to Peak Tonight
The Orionoid meteor shower, which NASA described as "one of the most beautiful showers," is set to peak today.
The Orionoids, named after the Orion constellation, are celebrated by NASA for their brightness and speed. The meteors can travel at...
Science
Asteroid to Pass Earth in One of Closest Ever Encounters
An asteroid, dubbed 2023 BU, is set to pass over the southern tip of South America just after midnight GMT on January 26, 2023. The space rock is about the size of a minibus and might approach as close...
Greek News
Some of the Most Remarkable Impact Craters on Earth Are in Greece
As seen in impact craters all over our planet, there have been many Earth-shattering hits made by meteorites and comets over the eons -- including two remarkable lakes in Greece which many researchers believe are the result of two...
Environment
Meteor Lighting Up Sky Over Greece Captured on Video
A meteor burned up on the night skies over Greece on Tuesday evening, creating a spectacular fireball clearly visible in many parts of the country.
The scene was captured on video by a camera belonging to kopaida.gr in Livadia, central...
Greece
Perseid Meteor Storm to Light Up Greek Skies
The most spectacular summer shower of shooting stars, the Perseid meteor storm, will reach its peak on Monday at dawn and will be visible across Greece and the northern hemisphere.
Those who stay awake will have the opportunity to observe...
Greece
Perseid Meteor Shower to Reach its Peak on Sunday at Dawn
The most spectacular summer shower of shooting stars, the meteor shower of Perseid, will reach its peak on Sunday at dawn, and will be visible on the sky of Greece and on the north hemisphere sky in general.
Those who...
events
Meteor Crash Lands at Syntagma Square in Athens to Send Message [photos]
Commuters at Athens central Syntagma Square, in front of Greek Parliament, were amused as a meteor was staged to look as though it had crash-landed. Dozens of onlookers were drawn to the campaign organized by the Association of Greek...