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

Heads up stargazers! The Leonid meteor shower peaks tonight, bringing a flurry of shooting stars to the night sky as Earth passes through the trail of debris shed by comet 55P/Tempel-Tuttle. The ...

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 ...

The Geminid meteor shower peaks overnight tonight (Dec. 13-14), bringing with it the potential for a breathtaking display of shooting stars as Earth barrels through the debris trail shed by comet 3200 ...

Ursid shooting stars may be visible throughout the night on Dec. 21-22. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Don't miss the Ursid ...

December nights are the longest — and often some of the coldest — of the year. While some may dread December’s darkness, Colorado astronomy guide Mark Laurin — who is better known as Astro Mark — said ...

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 ...

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