The Perseids are here. Here's how to see the 'fireballs' of summer's brightest meteor shower
5 months ago

The Perseids are here. Here's how to see the 'fireballs' of summer's brightest meteor shower

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Multiple meteor showers occur annually and you don’t need special equipment to see them. How to view a meteor shower Meteor showers are usually most visible between midnight and predawn hours. Meteor showers also appear brightest on cloudless nights when the moon wanes smallest. The meteor society keeps a list of upcoming large meteor showers, including the peak viewing days and moonlight conditions.

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First meteor shower of 2025 to light up the night sky
6 days, 3 hours ago

First meteor shower of 2025 to light up the night sky

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The first meteor shower of the year is expected to light …

Celestial events in 2025: Quadrantid meteor shower, planetary parade, and more - Know when and where to watch
6 days, 8 hours ago

Celestial events in 2025: Quadrantid meteor shower, planetary parade, and more - Know when and where to watch

Live Mint  

The year 2025 promises to be an exciting one for stargazers, with a variety of celestial events scheduled to occur. Starting from Quadrantid meteor shower to lunar eclipses, supermoons, here are the celestial events to watch out for in 2025. Quadrantid meteor shower The first celestial event of 2025 is today, January 3. Quadrantid meteor shower peaks on January 3 …

Quadrantid Meteor Shower: First 'shooting stars' of 2025 – when and where to watch
Top News
6 days, 23 hours ago

Quadrantid Meteor Shower: First 'shooting stars' of 2025 – when and where to watch

India Today  

Are you looking to kick off the New Year with a spectacular celestial show? You may be in for some luck since the Quadrantid meteor shower will be the first major space event of 2025 - and it's right around the corner. The meteor shower, known for its bright fireballs and shooting stars, will peak during the early hours of …

Quadrantids 2025: First meteor shower of the year to deliver hundreds of shooting stars
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1 week ago

Quadrantids 2025: First meteor shower of the year to deliver hundreds of shooting stars

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The first meteor shower of the year is expected to deliver up to …

First meteor shower of 2025: Quadrantids to dazzle the sky this friday
1 week ago

First meteor shower of 2025: Quadrantids to dazzle the sky this friday

India Today  

For skywatchers, this Friday will be the year's first chance to see fireballs in the sky. When the Quadrantid meteor shower peaks on Friday, it will be the year's first chance to see fireballs in the sky. The source of the Quadrantids is debris from the asteroid 2003 EH1. How to view a meteor shower The Quadrantids are best viewed …

First meteor shower of 2025 is coming. How to catch the Quadrantids
Top News
1 week ago

First meteor shower of 2025 is coming. How to catch the Quadrantids

India Today  

As the new year unfolds, stargazers are in for a treat with the Quadrantid meteor shower, which peaks on January 3-4, 2025. This celestial event marks the first significant meteor shower of the year, offering a dazzling display of fireballs streaking across the night sky. The Quadrantids are unique among meteor showers as they originate from the asteroid 2003 EH1, …

The Quadrantids meteor shower is here! Here’s the peak viewing time for SoCal
1 week ago

The Quadrantids meteor shower is here! Here’s the peak viewing time for SoCal

LA Times  

The Quadrantids meteor shower is seen near Half Moon Bay in January 2024. Shooting stars darting across the darkened Southern California skies from an annual meteor shower will appear strongest over the next two days. The annual Quadrantids meteor shower will hit peak visibility, particularly in the Northern Hemisphere with around 25 meteors per hour, according to Ed Krupp, director …

How to catch the Quadrantids, the first meteor shower of 2025
1 week, 2 days ago

How to catch the Quadrantids, the first meteor shower of 2025

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — When the Quadrantid meteor shower peaks on Friday, it will be the year’s first chance to see fireballs in the sky. Here’s what to know about the Quadrantids and other meteor showers. Sometimes the surrounding air glows briefly, leaving behind a fiery tail — the end of a “shooting star.” You don’t need special equipment to see the …

Ursid meteor shower: How to watch
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Ursid meteor shower: How to watch

CNN  

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. CNN — Look up to see the Ursid meteor shower, the final celestial display of the year, on Sunday morning. The meteor shower is also the least observed due to the busy holiday season and typically cold, cloudy nights in the Northern Hemisphere during this time of year, according to the American …

Ursid meteor shower 2024: The final meteor shower of the year
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3 weeks, 2 days ago

Ursid meteor shower 2024: The final meteor shower of the year

India Today  

Prepare to witness the much awaited rare celestial event - the final meteor shower of the year, the Ursid fireball show which will streak the sky with delectable streaks of hot orange. During the peak, night watchers can expect around 5 to 10 meteors per hour under ideal conditions, providing a reliable and exciting viewing experience. Although people have observed …

Geminid meteor shower: How and where to catch a glimpse of ‘intense’ meteor storm over UK
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Geminid meteor shower: How and where to catch a glimpse of ‘intense’ meteor storm over UK

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Hundreds of shooting stars are once again lighting up the …

Missed Geminid meteor shower? Here’s how you can catch glimpse of ‘Ursids’ on December 21
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3 weeks, 4 days ago

Missed Geminid meteor shower? Here’s how you can catch glimpse of ‘Ursids’ on December 21

Live Mint  

If you could not catch a glimpse of the Geminids, one of the major meteor showers whose peak viewing was on December 13, will be visible till December 21. Under ideal conditions, the Geminid meteor shower is known for being one of the brightest and most spectacular displays of the year, with many meteors visible each hour. However, this year’s …

Geminid meteor shower captured lighting up night skies across England
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Geminid meteor shower captured lighting up night skies across England

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Photographers have managed to capture stunning displays of the Geminid meteor …

How to catch the Geminids, one of the strongest meteor showers of the year
3 weeks, 5 days ago

How to catch the Geminids, one of the strongest meteor showers of the year

Hindustan Times  

The Geminids — among the few major meteor showers to come from asteroids — peak on Friday. HT Image The shower often produces meteors with a distinctly more yellow glow, likely due to the unusual origin material, said Sally Brummel, planetarium manager at the University of Minnesota’s Bell Museum. Multiple meteor showers occur annually and you don’t need special equipment …

Geminid meteor shower to light up night sky this weekend
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Geminid meteor shower to light up night sky this weekend

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy One of the last of the year’s major meteor showers is …

Geminids meteor shower peaks on December 13-14: Here’s how to catch the best view
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Geminids meteor shower peaks on December 13-14: Here’s how to catch the best view

Live Mint  

The Geminids Meteor Shower is currently active and will remain visible until December 21, 2024. Next up The Ursids Meteor Shower The Ursids are set to peak on the night of December 21-22, 2024, with the moon at 59% full. The Quadrantids: The new year's meteor showers After the Geminids and Ursids, the Quadrantids Meteor Shower will dominate the skies …

Geminids Meteor shower 2024: Year's brightest display peaks tonight
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3 weeks, 6 days ago

Geminids Meteor shower 2024: Year's brightest display peaks tonight

India Today  

The sky is all set to light up with its annual meteorite shower gala. Called Geminids and considered one of the best annual meteor showers, are all set to peak from Friday night into early Saturday. According to the American Meteor Society, an almost full moon this year means up to 15 meteors per hour are expected at peak time. …

Geminid meteor shower peak offers rare chance to see green shooting stars
4 weeks ago

Geminid meteor shower peak offers rare chance to see green shooting stars

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The biggest meteor shower of the year will peak on Friday 13 December, …

Geminid meteor shower: How and when to see the December peak
4 weeks ago

Geminid meteor shower: How and when to see the December peak

CNN  

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Sky-gazers may get the chance to glimpse some of the dozens of meteors that will streak across the sky as the annual Geminid meteor shower reaches its peak. But Lunsford also suggested to look for a glimpse of the meteors in the early morning hours of Friday and Saturday to avoid the …

How to catch the Geminids, one of the strongest meteor showers of the year
4 weeks, 1 day ago

How to catch the Geminids, one of the strongest meteor showers of the year

Associated Press  

The Geminids — among the few major meteor showers to come from asteroids — peak on Friday. The shower often produces meteors with a distinctly more yellow glow, likely due to the unusual origin material, said Sally Brummel, planetarium manager at the University of Minnesota’s Bell Museum. Multiple meteor showers occur annually and you don’t need special equipment to see …

The Geminids meteor shower peaks this week. Here's what to expect
4 weeks, 1 day ago

The Geminids meteor shower peaks this week. Here's what to expect

NPR  

The Geminids meteor shower peaks this week. Here's what to expect toggle caption Yasser al-Zayyat/Getty Images If you're stargazing this week, you have a chance to see brilliant streaks across the sky as the Geminid meteor shower peaks. The Geminids, which are bright and have a yellow hue, are considered one of the best and most reliable annual meteor showers, …

What is Geminid meteor shower? When and how to see dazzling shooting stars
1 month, 2 weeks ago

What is Geminid meteor shower? When and how to see dazzling shooting stars

Hindustan Times  

It's that time of the year again. The annual Geminid meteor shower, which began Tuesday, will continue dazzling the night skies until Christmas Eve. Called the Geminids, the Northern Hemisphere's brightest shooting stars will peak on December 13 and 14 with more than 120 meteors per hour. So, here's all you need to know about the celestial spectacle: When and …

Here’s how to catch one of the best meteor showers of the year
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Here’s how to catch one of the best meteor showers of the year

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy One of the best meteor showers of the year kicked off on Tuesday …

Leonid meteor shower: Break in bad weather offers last chance to see shooting stars
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Leonid meteor shower: Break in bad weather offers last chance to see shooting stars

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy People in the UK will be able to witness the tail end of …

Final supermoon of 2024 coincides with Leonid meteor shower
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Final supermoon of 2024 coincides with Leonid meteor shower

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Two rare celestial spectacles will coincide this weekend as the last supermoon of …

Rare "outburst" meteor shower will be visible this weekend
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Rare "outburst" meteor shower will be visible this weekend

Salon  

When the Leonids fly across the sky, stargazers know that the comet 55P/Tempel-Tuttle is nearby. Every year, the iconic meteor shower offers a spectacular show… and experts say this weekend is going to be particularly special. Between November 3rd and December 2nd, but especially during the weekend of November 16-17, the Leonids will be unusually easy to see and appreciate, …

The Leonid meteor shower is peaking as the supermoon wanes – what you need to know
1 month, 3 weeks ago

The Leonid meteor shower is peaking as the supermoon wanes – what you need to know

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. That bright glowing orb will still be almost full when the Leonid meteor shower peaks this weekend, …

The Leonid meteor shower peaks as the supermoon wanes
1 month, 3 weeks ago

The Leonid meteor shower peaks as the supermoon wanes

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — It’s a treat to see a supermoon. But that bright glowing orb will still be almost full when the Leonid meteor shower peaks this weekend, likely obscuring all but the brightest meteors in most locations. Multiple meteor showers occur annually and you don’t need special equipment to see them. How to view a meteor shower Meteor showers are …

November’s full beaver moon peak is followed by the height of the Leonid meteor shower
1 month, 3 weeks ago

November’s full beaver moon peak is followed by the height of the Leonid meteor shower

CNN  

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. CNN — November’s full moon, otherwise known as the beaver moon, shone bright in the sky on Friday as the last supermoon of the year. “So when people go out and look at the moon, know that you’re looking not just at a wonderful object in the night sky, but that somewhere …

North Taurid Meteor shower peaks, dazzles the US sky with bright fireballs
1 month, 3 weeks ago

North Taurid Meteor shower peaks, dazzles the US sky with bright fireballs

India TV News  

The North Taurid meteor shower reached its peak on November 11, treating skywatchers across the United States to one of the most captivating night-sky events of the year. Known for producing exceptionally bright fireballs, this annual meteor display stems from the debris trail of Comet 2P/Encke and overlaps with the South Taurids, offering a unique spectacle each November. Fireballs light …

Northern Taurid meteor shower: Where and when to see the peak
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Northern Taurid meteor shower: Where and when to see the peak

CNN  

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. The Northern Taurids have been active since mid-October, but the shower will peak Monday night into Tuesday — with optimal visibility likely occurring after midnight — offering patient sky-gazers the best opportunity to view meteor activity, according to NASA. However, the moon will be about 79% full when the Northern Taurids peak …

‘Election fireball’ meteor shower to peak tonight in first of twin Taurids
2 months ago

‘Election fireball’ meteor shower to peak tonight in first of twin Taurids

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The Southern Taurids will reach their zenith on the night of 4-5 November, while the Northern Taurid …

Orionid meteor shower to light up night sky
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Orionid meteor shower to light up night sky

The Independent  

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Orionids meteor shower to peak tonight in ‘shooting star’ spectacle
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Orionids meteor shower to peak tonight in ‘shooting star’ spectacle

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The annual Orionids meteor shower is set to peak on Monday night, bringing …

Draconid meteor shower: How to see shooting stars light up night sky tonight
3 months ago

Draconid meteor shower: How to see shooting stars light up night sky tonight

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The annual Draconid meteor shower is set to peak on 8 October, offering …

Rare Draconid meteor shower to illuminate California’s evening sky this week
3 months ago

Rare Draconid meteor shower to illuminate California’s evening sky this week

LA Times  

Weather permitting, Californians may be in for a treat over the next few days as the Draconid meteor shower returns, producing stunning streaks of light in the night sky. The meteor shower, which began Sunday and ends Thursday, will likely peak Monday night with higher chance of viewing them in North America on Tuesday night, according to the online journal …

How to watch the last night of the perseid meteor shower as it peaks
4 months, 3 weeks ago

How to watch the last night of the perseid meteor shower as it peaks

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The world will get its last chance to see the peak of the …

Perseid meteor shower to peak tonight alongside northern lights
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Perseid meteor shower to peak tonight alongside northern lights

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The biggest meteor shower of the year is set to peak on Sunday …

Stunning photo made up of 43 separate images captures meteor shower over Stonehenge
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Stunning photo made up of 43 separate images captures meteor shower over Stonehenge

Daily Mail  

Meteor fragments which lit up the sky around Stonehenge have been captured by a photographer thanks to his innovative camera techniques. The incredible sight was photographed by Josh Dury, from Compton Martin, who was able to combine 46 separate images of the Perseid meteor shower over the megalithic structure. The stunning image combines 43 images of the Perseid meteors as …

Look up tonight! Perseid Meteor Shower peaks this evening with up to 100 shooting stars overhead every hour - here's the best time to see it
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Look up tonight! Perseid Meteor Shower peaks this evening with up to 100 shooting stars overhead every hour - here's the best time to see it

Daily Mail  

The Perseid Meteor Shower is set to peak tonight - and you don't want to miss it If you're a fan of skygazing, make sure you have this evening marked off in your calendar. At the peak of the shower, you'll have the opportunity to see up to 100 shooting stars overhead every hour. Skywatchers across the UK will be …

Two meteor showers will flash across the sky around the same time in late July
5 months, 1 week ago

Two meteor showers will flash across the sky around the same time in late July

Associated Press  

Get ready for a meteor shower doubleheader. Around the same time, the Alpha Capricornid meteor shower should produce around five meteors per hour and lasts through August 15. Multiple meteor showers occur annually and you don’t need special equipment to see them. These two meteor showers are not high volume, but the Alpha Capricornids often produces very bright meteors, said …

Here’s how to catch the best meteor light show of the year
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Here’s how to catch the best meteor light show of the year

LA Times  

Star-gazers on a tour with California Overland Desert look at the starry sky above Anza-Borrego Desert State Park as a meteor streaks by during the annual Perseid meteor shower. Scribes in medieval Europe called the meteor shower “the tears of St. Lawrence” because the streaks in the sky fell on the anniversary of St. Lawrence’s martyrdom. But you don’t need …

Double meteor light shower to sparkle the sky this month: How and when to watch
6 months ago

Double meteor light shower to sparkle the sky this month: How and when to watch

Hindustan Times  

A magnificent celestial spectacle is approaching at the end of July and will be visible from everywhere across Earth to the naked eye. How and When to watch double meteor light shower this month. However, the celestial event will peak on July 30 when it will be most visible from Earth against the dark sky. Points to remember for meteor-gazing …

NASA says Eta Aquariid meteor shower to enthral skywatchers THIS weekend. Check date, time, where will it be visible
8 months ago

NASA says Eta Aquariid meteor shower to enthral skywatchers THIS weekend. Check date, time, where will it be visible

Live Mint  

NASA has said that Eta Aquariid meteor shower would put on a spectacular sky show with meteor rates up to one per minute. Meteors will be streaking across the sky as Earth passes through dusty debris in space left by Halley's Comet in the annual Eta Aquariid meteor shower, with peak activity this weekend. NASA states that Eta Aquariid meteors …

The Eta Aquarid meteor shower, debris of Halley’s comet, peaks this weekend. Here’s how to see it
8 months ago

The Eta Aquarid meteor shower, debris of Halley’s comet, peaks this weekend. Here’s how to see it

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Eta Aquarid meteor shower, remnants of Halley’s comet, peaks this weekend. Here’s what to know about the Eta Aquarids and other meteor showers. The Southern Hemisphere will have the best view of Eta Aquarids, but a waning moon just 14% full will allow for clear viewing in both hemispheres, according to the American Meteor Society. The next …

Lyrid Meteor Shower peaks tonight with up to 18 shooting stars overhead every hour - here's the best time to see the spectacular display from the UK
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Lyrid Meteor Shower peaks tonight with up to 18 shooting stars overhead every hour - here's the best time to see the spectacular display from the UK

Daily Mail  

It's something that features on many people's bucket lists. And now you might finally get the chance to see a shooting star, with a stunning meteor shower set to peak this evening. Here's everything you need to know about the Lyrid Meteor Shower, including how and when to see it from the UK. And now you might finally get the …

Quadrantids 2024: How to watch first meteor shower in US, all details inside
1 year ago

Quadrantids 2024: How to watch first meteor shower in US, all details inside

Hindustan Times  

The Quadrantid meteor shower, which is likely to be this year's first and strongest meteor shower, will blaze through United States skies between January 3-4 and it is expected to bring up to 120 shooting stars every hour. Unlike other meteor showers, the Quadrantids usually last for a few hours at night, and one can witness dozens of meteors if …

Geminids meteor shower to peak tonight. How and when to watch the celestial show
1 year ago

Geminids meteor shower to peak tonight. How and when to watch the celestial show

Live Mint  

Geminids Meteor Shower 2023: The Geminids meteor shower, famous for multicoloured sparks of light across the sky, are set to peak on Thursday night. Geminids meteor shower 2023: When to watch the meteor shower The Geminidsmeteor shower will start getting visible in India around 5.30 PM IST on Thursday, December 14, which is when its radiant points will rise above …

Geminids meteor shower peaks this week under dark skies
1 year ago

Geminids meteor shower peaks this week under dark skies

Associated Press  

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — The year’s best meteor shower, the Geminids, peaks this week. Skygazers may see as many as one or even two a minute streaking across dark skies. This week’s new moon will make for prime viewing anywhere in the world where skies are clear and in spots without light pollution. ___ The Associated Press Health and Science …

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