After the peak of the ETA Aquarids came to an end, stargazers will have to wait a few months for the next observable meteor ...

Tonight, on Aug. 12, the Perseid meteor shower will hit its peak, becoming visible in night skies all across the Northern Hemisphere — no telescope required. The Perseid meteor shower ...

The Perseid meteor shower, a highlight of the summer night sky, captivates skywatchers with its dazzling display of meteors. This annual event, peaking in mid-August, is known for its high ...

Once you remember that the sun also orbits the solar system's common center of mass, it all makes sense. Our sun is wobbling, and this has a huge impact upon the regularity of many of Earth's meteor ...

The Eta Aquariids is a meteor shower that runs from mid-April through the end of May, peaking around May 5 and 6, according to EarthSky. The shower is best viewed from the Southern Hemisphere.

Among the most prolific meteor showers this year are the Perseids, Geminids, and Orionids. The Perseids, peaking on the night of Aug. 12 into the early hours of Aug. 13, are a fan favorite.

The Eta Aquarid meteor shower is known for its fast fireballs, which occur as Earth passes through the rubble left by ...

The Eta Aquarids will peak the evening of May 5 into the pre-dawn hours of May 6, according to NASA. According to NASA's ...

To best see the Lyrid meteor shower, Griffith Observatory's director suggests heading to the mountains or desert to get away from light pollution that can cloud the view. California will have some of ...

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A meteor streaks across the sky during the annual Perseid meteor shower. Courtesy NASA/Bill Ingalls via Flickr. We’re nearing the peak of one of the biggest astronomical events of the year ...

In August, the famous Perseid Meteor Shower will hit its two-day peak. The ETA Aquarids peaked between May 5 and May 6 and will remain active for a few more days. Within the first five months of ...