The Perseid meteor shower radiates from the constellation Perseus and occurs every year between July and September.
From the moonless Perseids to the dazzling Geminids, here’s when to watch the best moonless meteor showers in 2026.
Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. There will be plenty of chances to spot shooting stars throughout 2026, with meteor showers putting on a show nearly every month.
The Perseids will dazzle in August with up to 100 meteors an hour and ideal viewing conditions across the Northern Hemisphere.
Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Liang Li/Getty Images A perseid meteor shower over Mt. Baker. Most natural spectacles require packing a bag and logging miles in ...
The warm summer nights are an invitation for you to enjoy what’s considered the best meteor shower of the year – the Perseids. It’s one of the most popular celestial events among skywatchers, but if ...
CLARKSBURG, W.Va. (WBOY) — Right now, there are three active meteor showers. Their peak viewing times are approaching in the next few weeks, and they are, conveniently, all going to be on Saturday and ...
When it comes to meteor showers, the Perseids pop. It's not just about the quantity of meteors (as many as 100 per hour) and their showy quality but also their superb timing. The annual Perseid meteor ...
The Geminids, one of the last meteor showers of the year, is also considered one of the best. And it's about to hit its peak activity. The Geminid Meteor Shower, which has been active since last week, ...
Next weekend, one of the best meteor showers of the year will peak, but you don’t have to wait. This abundant celestial display actually started last week and will only get better from here on out. As ...
Most natural spectacles require packing a bag and logging miles in pursuit, but the meteor showers set to light up the night in 2026 demand little more than patience, an open dark sky, and a ...