A bright green fireball lit up the skies over Wellington, New Zealand, on Friday night. Scientists say it was likely a bolide ...

The Perseid meteor shower radiates from the constellation Perseus and occurs every year between July and September.

The Perseid meteor shower is one of the most prolific showers of the year, producing rich, bright streaks. The Perseids are active from mid-July until late August and will peak on the night of Aug. 12 ...

The Perseids will dazzle in August with up to 100 meteors an hour and ideal viewing conditions across the Northern Hemisphere ...

Our comprehensive guide, curated by Astronomy‘s observing experts, lists everything you need to know to catch eclipses, ...

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From the moonless Perseids to the dazzling Geminids, here’s when to watch the best moonless meteor showers in 2026.

Avid sky-gazers spend all year anticipating the peak of the annual Geminid meteor shower. Now, it’s finally here. This weekend, dozens of meteors, including some especially brilliant ones called ...

The Geminid meteor shower will peak this week, according to the American Meteor Society, offering skywatchers who are strong enough to face December's chilly temperatures with stunning views on Dec.

"One of the coolest sightings I've had in 30+ years of looking up!" a witness from Albert Lea reported to the American Meteor ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky. When is the Geminid meteor shower? The most prolific and ...

The Draconid meteor shower is currently active and will continue until October 10, peaking on Wednesday, October 8. The shower, caused by debris from comet 21P Giacobini-Zinner, can produce up to 10 ...