One of autumn’s best meteor showers is set to hit its peak in the early part of this week. The Orionid meteor shower (made up of remnants of Halley’s Comet) happens every year in October and early ...

From the moonless Perseids to the dazzling Geminids, here’s when to watch the best moonless meteor showers in 2026.

Taurid meteorite fireball descending in glowing aurora over Lake Simcoe in Canada in 2015. (Alamy) A meteor shower often described as 'Halloween Fireballs' should light up the skies over the UK this ...

Two meteor showers are set to captivate sky-gazers as they peak in October, with the Draconids making a brief appearance this week and the Orionids putting on more of a celestial show later this month ...

Stargazers and astronomers get ready for one of the most anticipated meteor showers of the year: The Geminid meteor shower. It is set to peak this weekend. Those watching the shower from the darkest ...

The Southern Taurids will soon peak, but it may not be the best time to see the spectacular global event. The meteor shower is active from Sept. 20 to Nov. 20, but it will be most active when it ...

December is a busy month for the night skies, what with the winter solstice and the occasional aurora borealis. It also hosts one of the best meteor showers of the year: the Geminids. This often ...

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Star gazers can enjoy two meteor showers in December, the Geminids and the Ursids. The Geminids, considered one of the year's best, will peak first in the month, while the Ursids will peak a few days ...

Sky-gazers worldwide may get the chance to see a celestial display this week as the annual Leonid meteor shower reaches its peak. The Leonids are set to peak at 1 p.m. ET Monday, according to EarthSky ...