Although it's not as famous as August's Perseids or December's Geminids, January's Quadrantids can be just as prolific. This ...

Although the Ursids are active from Dec. 13 through Dec. 26, the peak night coincides with the winter solstice, which occurs at 10:03 a.m. EST on Dec. 21. Though the two events are totally unrelated, ...

One of the toughest yet most rewarding annual display of "shooting stars" peaks overnight on Jan. 3-4, 2026 — here’s how to ...

Tonight may be your last chance to see a shooting star in 2025 - and you won't want to miss it. The Ursid meteor shower will reach its dazzling peak this evening, sending bright fireballs flashing ...

The Orionids — one of two major meteor showers caused by remnants from Halley’s comet — will peak with the arrival of a new moon, providing an excellent opportunity to see shooting stars without ...

Up to 150 shooting stars may brighten the night sky each hour during the Dec. 13 peak. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. The ...

Idaho stargazers can soon spot a major meteor shower complete with colorful “fireballs.” The Geminid meteor shower will blaze across the night sky, resulting in hundreds of shooting stars dashing ...

North American stargazers can catch the Leonid meteor shower reaching its peak Nov. 17. With the Moon being just a slim 9% illuminated waning crescent, observers will have an ideal view of the ...

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 ...