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

The Lyrid meteor shower occurs between April 16-25 every year and will next peak in the early hours of April 22, 2026.

An unusual meteor shower caused by an asteroid and named after a defunct constellation,  the Quadrantid meteor shower will peak on Jan. 3-4, 2026, under a bright moon.

From the brilliant Geminids to the unpredictable Ursids, here are the top night-sky shows to mark on your calendar.

January brings a bright supermoon and a fast meteor shower at the same time. Here is what to watch for and how to enjoy the night sky.

Supermoons happen a few times a year and come in groups, taking advantage of the sweet spot in the moon’s elliptical orbit.

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 ...

LOS ANGELES - Calling all stargazers: The first major meteor shower of the year — the Lyrids — will occur in mid-April and is expected to light up the evening sky with a dazzling display. The Lyrids ...

A bright fireball was seen streaking across the St. Louis sky, linked to the Quadrantid meteor shower which is currently ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky. The annual Geminid meteor shower, one of the year’s most ...

Not every meteor shower peak is created equal. From the Perseids to the Geminids, these are the 2026 showers to watch, and ...