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

Every December, Earth plows through a dusty lane of debris in space, and the night becomes illuminated by streaks of meteors. This year's Geminids meteor shower peaked around Dec. 13, with generally ...

WASHINGTON — The cosmic calendar for 2026 is stacked with meteor showers and even some eclipses. The lineup begins in January with the annual Quadrantid meteor shower peaking on Jan. 2 and Jan. 3.

Under ideal conditions, about 25 Quadrantid meteors would be visible per hour, according to NASA. While the meteors are known ...