Fear of meteors (meteorophobia)

Meteorophobia is a fear of meteors, usually a worry that a rock from space could strike the earth or land nearby. It can flare up after news stories about asteroids passing close by, or after disaster films. Some people avoid looking at the night sky or reading about space altogether.

About this phobia

The name draws on the Greek meteoron, meaning something high in the air, the same root as meteorology. It is found mainly on lists of phobias and is not a recognised clinical diagnosis. It sits alongside fears of space, the sky and natural disasters.

What it feels like

• Unease when you see a shooting star or bright streak in the sky
• Checking news about asteroids or near misses more than you want to
• Picturing a strike and its aftermath when trying to fall asleep

Explore more unusual fears in the rare phobias A to Z, or browse the common phobias.

Common questions

Is it normal to worry after news about an asteroid?

A flicker of worry is common when headlines talk about space rocks. It becomes more of a problem when the thought keeps returning, affects sleep, or leads you to avoid the sky or the news.

How can you help?

I use hypnotherapy and NLP to change how your mind responds to the thing you fear, so the old alarm stops going off. Sessions are one to one over Zoom, and you get a recording of the hypnosis to listen to afterwards.

How many sessions will I need?

Many clients notice a real difference after one 90 minute session. If the fear goes back a long way, three sessions gives us room to make the change stick.

Ready to start?

Book a £49 consultation call and we’ll talk through your fear, or take the free suitability test first.

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