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.
As 2026 gets underway, meteor enthusiasts are already looking beyond the year’s first major shower. The Quadrantids, which ...
The spectacular Quadrantid meteor shower is active until 12 January, peaking between 3 to 4 January 2026 across the UK.
A brief but powerful burst of shooting stars will usher in the new year, offering skywatchers a narrow window to catch one of the fastest meteor displays on the calendar. The Quadrantids, the first ...
The Quadrantids will be harder to see than usual due to the bright full moon. Here's how to get the best views. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s ...
The final meteor shower of the year is set to peak on Monday night, bringing shooting stars to skies across the northern hemisphere. The Ursid meteor shower, which occurs when the Earth passes through ...
The first meteor shower of the New Year always has the potential to be one of the year's best – but rarely rises to the occasion. Astronomers lament that the Quadrantid meteors tend to fall short of ...
The last meteor shower of the year will soon sparkle across the California night sky. The Ursid meteor shower is set to peak on one of the longest nights of the year. While not quite as spectacular as ...
Colorado stargazers could catch a glimpse of a celestial fireworks display just days into the New Year. The Quadrantids meteor shower will peak on Jan. 3, Colorado astronomy guide Mark Laurin wrote in ...
There will be plenty of chances to spot shooting stars throughout 2026, with meteor showers putting on a show nearly every ...
Skywatchers are set for a double helping of celestial sights on Saturday, Jan. 3, when the rise of the first full moon of 2026 will be followed shortly by the peak of one of the strongest meteor ...