The Perseid meteor shower radiates from the constellation Perseus and occurs every year between July and September.

From the brilliant Geminids to the unpredictable Ursids, here are the top night-sky shows to mark on your calendar.

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

The Perseid meteor shower is one of the most prolific showers of the year, producing rich, bright streaks. The Perseids are ...

Living in heavy light pollution my whole life, I was floored the first time I saw the night sky over rural Georgia. It felt like I was inside a planetarium — the only way I had ever seen crystal-clear ...

You can tune in to see live views of the Geminid meteor shower as it peaks overnight on Dec. 13-14, thanks to a free livestream hosted by the Virtual Telescope Project. The annual shower occurs as ...

ATLANTA — Skywatchers are in for a treat this weekend as the Geminid meteor shower—one of the most beloved meteor displays of the year—reaches its peak. Derrick Pitts, chief astronomer at The Franklin ...

Our universe might be chock-full of cosmic wonder, but you can observe only a fraction of astronomical phenomena with your naked eye. Meteor showers, natural fireworks that streak brightly across the ...