When it comes to meteor showers, the Perseids pop. It's not just about the quantity of meteors (as many as 100 per hour) and their showy quality but also their superb timing. The annual Perseid ...
(CNN) — Moonless nights will make the spectacle of the annual Perseid meteor shower even more scintillating this weekend for much of the world, and sky watchers are expecting a "great show." Once ...
If you like seeing the night sky light up like a Christmas tree, head outside this week to catch a glimpse at the Perseid meteor shower. It's considered the Northern Hemisphere's most popular ...
If you're planning to gaze at the night sky in the upcoming year, be sure to mark these dates in your calendar.
From dazzling meteor showers to dramatic eclipses visible across parts of the world, the year ahead offers many opportunities to witness life-changing celestial events. Here are the astronomical ...
If you've ever wanted to wish upon a star, this weekend would be the time to do it. The annual Perseid meteor shower will light up the night sky this weekend, peaking Sunday night into Monday ...
Exactly 150 summers ago, stargazers were admiring a beautiful new comet. Discovered in mid-July 1862 by Americans Lewis Swift and Horace Tuttle, the new object became favorably positioned high in the ...
July isn’t just for fireworks. It’s also when three meteor showers light up the night sky. July 2025 marks the start of three annual meteor showers: the Alpha Capricornids, Southern Delta ...