The Perseid meteor shower is one of the most prolific showers of the year, producing rich, bright streaks. The Perseids are ...
From the moonless Perseids to the dazzling Geminids, here’s when to watch the best moonless meteor showers in 2026.
From the brilliant Geminids to the unpredictable Ursids, here are the top night-sky shows to mark on your calendar.
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Here's what a fireball looks like tearing through the sky (and the science behind it)
2026 has started off with bright flashes of light in the sky — fireballs, a surprisingly common phenomenon that is often a ...
A bright fireball streaked across the St. Louis sky before dawn, lighting up the early morning hours and capturing the attention of skywatchers across the region. St. Louis resident Nick Brown was ...
It's most famous for it's fireballs.
The Quadrantid meteor shower is active from Dec. 26 to Jan. 16, 2026, and will peak Jan. 3-4, 2026, though viewing will be made difficult by the full moon peaking Jan. 3, 2026, according to NASA. The ...
A bright fireball was seen shooting through space on Saturday during the peak of one of Earth's annual meteor showers. The Quadrantid meteor shower peaked on Jan. 3, 2026, but the full moon blocked ...
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Meteor showers 2026: The best nights to see shooting stars
There will be plenty of chances to spot shooting stars throughout 2026, with meteor showers putting on a show nearly every month. The two biggest showers of the year are expected to have excellent ...
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