“It's thought to have been part of a much larger meteor that weighed up to 1,000 kilograms [2,200 pounds] and exploded over the Atacama Desert in northern Chile, possibly in the fourteenth century.

It's thought to have been part of a much larger meteor that weighed up to 1,000 kilogrammes and exploded over the Atacama Desert in northern Chile, possibly in the fourteenth century. Following the ...

I’ve since traveled the globe to see the world’s countless after-dark wonders, including aurora hunts from hot springs in Iceland, stargazing from Chile’s remote Atacama Desert, and treks ...

The dark skies of Chile's Atacama Desert are perfect for skywatching, especially when a parade of six planets and a comet grace the night sky all at once. In February 2025, conditions were just ...

A green energy plant expected to be built in Chile's Atacama Desert could increase night-time sky brightness at one of the world's most valuable astronomical locations by up to 35%, a new study ...