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30 tons of TNT: NASA estimates metrics of exploding meteor that shook ground
Read full article: 30 tons of TNT: NASA estimates metrics of exploding meteor that shook groundScientists say a meteor that caused an earthshaking boom across suburban Pittsburgh on New Year’s Day exploded in the atmosphere with an energy blast equivalent to an estimated 30 tons of TNT.
2 dead in head-on crash in Orange County, troopers say
Read full article: 2 dead in head-on crash in Orange County, troopers sayORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Two men were ejected and killed after they were involved in a head-on crash in southeast Orange County Friday evening, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. [TRENDING: Gregory Edwards video released | SpaceX Crew-1 launch delayed until Sunday | Fatal Orange County crash]Records show the force of the crash caused the second sedan to crash into an SUV. The driver died at the scene of the crash while the passenger died at an area hospital. The 50-year-old man driving the second sedan and the 50-year-old woman driving the SUV suffered minor injuries. Troopers also said that while they were investigating the fatal crash, a DUI driver plowed through the crime scene and hit a patrol vehicle.
Shooting stars: Orionid meteor shower to put on a show
Read full article: Shooting stars: Orionid meteor shower to put on a showORLANDO, Fla. – If you want to wish upon a falling star, this could be your best chanceThe annual Orionid meteor shower will soon reach its peak, with 20-30 shooting stars per hour by early Wednesday, according to AccuWeather. The moon will set before midnight Tuesday, providing the darkness necessary to get a a good view of the meteors. Halley’s Comet produces the long trail of dust and ice that makes up this meteor shower.
Mark your calendars: Top astronomical events of 2020
Read full article: Mark your calendars: Top astronomical events of 2020ORLANDO, Fla- – The transit of Mercury highlighted the 2019 astronomical calendar and once again in 2020, planets will steal the show. The moon puts on a bright display first with the first supermoon of 2020. They will be joined by a crescent moon Dec. 16 and reach their closest point Dec. 21. The two planets won’t be this close again until 2040. The next total eclipse will be a lunar eclipse in 2022.