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At 54 pounds, this Mars rock is largest on Earth. It could sell at auction for $4 million

A chunk of the Martian surface that made an unlikely voyage to Earth will be available to the highest bidder at Sotheby's auction in New York.

Smithsonian Magazine on MSN · 6d

The Largest Martian Meteorite in the World Is Heading to Auction and Could Sell for $4 Million

Discovered in Niger in 2023, the rare chunk weighs 54 pounds and represents more than 6 percent of all Mars material on Earth

The Associated Press on MSN · 1d

Martian meteorite expected to sell for $2 million at auction in New York

Among items going up for auction at Sotheby's in New York is a 54-pound rock that the auction house calls the largest piece of Mars ever found on Earth.

Perseids, meteor shower

ABC News on MSN · 17h

The Perseids, considered the best meteor shower of the year, are about to begin

The meteor shower occurs annually from about July 17 to Aug. 23, typically peaking in mid-August, according to the American Meteor Society.

Live Science on MSN · 1d

The Perseids are coming — here's how to watch the glorious meteor shower before the moon ruins the show

As many as 100 "shooting stars" per hour can be visible, but a bright moon on the peak of the Perseids on Aug. 12 and 13 means evasive action is required.

Forbes · 1d

See A ‘Ghost Moon’ As Perseid Meteors Begin: The Night Sky This Week

I pick out North America’s celestial highlights for the week ahead (which also apply to mid-northern latitudes in the Northern Hemisphere).

14h

Biggest Martian Meteorite Ever Found Could Fetch $4 Million at Auction

One lucky bidder will soon fork over millions of dollars to take home NWA 16788, a 54-pound (24-kilogram) Martian meteorite.

Sidetrack Adventures on MSN2h

Second Largest Meteor Crater in the U.S. - Odessa’s 63,000-Year-Old Impact Zone

Located just outside Odessa, Texas, this ancient crater marks one of only two confirmed meteorite impact sites in the country. Though partially filled by erosion, it remains a rare and significant ...

Techno-Science.net on MSN10d

🌕 A large asteroid could hit the Moon in 2032, and it's not good for Earth

The recently discovered asteroid 2024 YR4 has caught astronomers' attention for an unexpected reason. While the risk of ...

4don MSN

NASA warns! 1200- foot asteroid 2005 VO5 to pass Earth today - know its speed, distance, and potential risk

A large asteroid will pass close to Earth in July 2025. NASA and ISRO are closely monitoring its trajectory. The asteroid, ...

NASA warns: A giant, stadium-sized asteroid, 2005 VO5, will pass Earth at high speed on 11 July

NASA reports that the space rock, measuring around 1,200 feet across, is expected to make its closest approach on Thursday, ...

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