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Orionid Meteor Shower Set to Peak After Mars Reaches Maximum Brightness
The moon will be about 23 percent full on the peak night, which means there will be relatively dark skies.
Eta Aquarid Meteor Shower Hailing from Halley's Comet to Light up Night Sky
The Eta Aquarids are usually active between April 19 and May 28 every year.
Follow the Stars for These Must-See Celestial Events of 2020
From spectacular meteor showers to rare eclipses, these are the best times to plan a stargazing vacation spent under the night sky.
Quandrantid Meteor Shower Will Be Visible Across U.S. Tomorrow
The Quandrantids arrived in late December and continue until mid-January. They are expected to peak on 3-4 January. Here's what you need to know.
Geminid Meteor Shower Set to Light up December Night Sky
Meteor showers are celestial events during which numerous meteors appear in the night sky, originating from what seems like a single location.
Unicorn Meteor Shower: Video, Images Show Alpha Monocerotids Outburst
The alpha Monocerotids are active every year, and this year produced a few visible meteors around November 22.
The Starting 5: Impeachment, Shutdown, Tesla's Electric Truck And More
While the nation's attention has been focused on Ukraine, global relations with China may be about to take a nose dive.
Rare 'Unicorn Meteor Shower' Predicted by Astronomers
Most years the Alpha Monocerotids produce a modest display with just a handful of meteors.
Leonid Meteor Shower 2019 to Peak This Weekend: Everything You Need to Know
Meteors, commonly known as "shooting stars," are the streaks of light we see when small pieces of debris from asteroids or comets enter the Earth's atmosphere and burn up at extremely high speeds.
Fireball Streaks Across Night Sky Above St. Louis As Meteor Shower Peaks
The incident was captured on several webcams and home security cameras.
Taurid Meteor Shower 2019 Set to Peak This Week: When and How to Watch
Each year, the Taurids peak between the final week of October and first week of November.
Orionid Meteor Shower: Shooting Stars to Light Up Sky Tonight
The annual event usually begins around October 2, picking up steam towards the middle of the month and petering out as we head into November.
Meteor Showers October: Draconids and Southern Taurids to Peak This Week
Meteor showers occur when the Earth passes through streams of cosmic debris.
Aquariid Southern Delta Meteor Shower: How to Watch Tonight
Meteor showers are celestial events in which several shooting stars can be seen in the night sky, appearing to originate from a single point.
Where to Watch Perseid Meteor Shower 2018: Best Options
The Perseid meteor shower is a phenomenon that happens annually when the Earth passes through a cloud of debris.
When Is the Perseid Meteor Shower?
Grab some blankets and settle in for two nights of spectacular stargazing.
The Eta Aquarid Meteor Shower Peaks This Weekend
The Eta Aquarid meteor shower lasts for about a month, but early Sunday morning before the sun rises is the best time to look for any of the shooting stars in the sky.
Lyrids: How to Watch One of Oldest Known Meteor Showers
Humans have been watching the Lyrids for more than 2,600 years.
Meteor Streaking Across the Sky Captured by Dashcam
The meteor was part of the annual Quadrantid meteor shower.
Catch January's Astronomical Feast With NASA
NASA explains January's meteors, supermoons and a total lunar eclipse.
New Year's Eve Meteor Shoots Over UK
It was green and came from the sky, but there were no aliens.
Quadrantid Meteor Shower 2018
The moon may get in the way of a normally brilliant shower.
The Best Photos of the Geminid Shooting Stars
Stargazers around the world showed off their best shots.
How to Watch the Geminid Meteor Shower Tonight
Conditions are nearly perfect to view the celestial phenomenon.
Why the Geminids are the Best Meteor Shower
Of the nine major meteor showers this year, Wednesday's is arguably the best.
Amy Schumer Impresses in Broadway Debut
Amy Schumer shines in Steve Martin's uneven, but very funny comedy.
This Giant Asteroid Will Once Again Swoop Near Earth
This giant asteroid is set to come a bit too close for comfort in mid-December.