The Perseid meteor shower is one of the most prolific showers of the year, producing rich, bright streaks. The Perseids are ...
From the brilliant Geminids to the unpredictable Ursids, here are the top night-sky shows to mark on your calendar.
The Quadrantid meteor shower is active from Dec. 26 to Jan. 16, 2026, and will peak Jan. 3-4, 2026, though viewing will be made difficult by the full moon peaking Jan. 3, 2026, according to NASA. The ...
The Lyrid meteor shower occurs between April 16-25 every year and will next peak in the early hours of April 22, 2026.
Stargazers and astronomers get ready for one of the most anticipated meteor showers of the year: The Geminid meteor shower. It is set to peak this weekend. Those watching the shower from the darkest ...
One of the best meteor showers visible to the naked eye has begun in the northern hemisphere, with large fireballs and long wakes of light across the sky able to be seen. The Perseid Meteor Shower, ...
The Quadrantid meteor shower marks the start of the astronomical calendar each year and in 2026 it will once again offer a ...
Unlike most meteor showers, the Quadrantids originate from an asteroid rather than a comet. The shower's peak activity only lasts a few hours, making it more difficult to spot than other showers. In ...
Not every meteor shower peak is created equal. From the Perseids to the Geminids, these are the 2026 showers to watch, and ...