The Perseid meteor shower is one of the most prolific showers of the year, producing rich, bright streaks. The Perseids are ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky. As many as 120 “shooting stars” per hour may be visible ...

The Quadrantid meteor shower will peak overnight between Jan. 2 and Jan. 3, offering a brief but intense burst of meteors. This year’s first supermoon, known as the Super Wolf Moon, will also be ...

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 ...

Tonight may be your last chance to see a shooting star in 2025 - and you won't want to miss it. The Ursid meteor shower will reach its dazzling peak this evening, sending bright fireballs flashing ...

There will be plenty of chances to spot shooting stars throughout 2026, with meteor showers putting on a show nearly every ...