This coming July, Venus could plow through the dust generated by an asteroid breakup thousands of years ago, potentially ...

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 ...

The Perseids will dazzle in August with up to 100 meteors an hour and ideal viewing conditions across the Northern Hemisphere.

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

The best time to view the Lyrids this year will be early morning on April 22.

Our comprehensive guide, curated by Astronomy‘s observing experts, lists everything you need to know to catch eclipses, ...

The Quadrantid meteor shower is active from Dec. 26 to Jan. 16, 2026, and will peak Jan. 3-4, 2026, though viewing will be made difficult by the full moon peaking Jan. 3, 2026, according to NASA. The ...

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 annual Geminid meteor shower is set to peak this weekend, offering stargazers a chance to catch what is often one of the year’s best and most reliable displays of shooting stars. The meteor shower ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky. The annual Geminid meteor shower, one of the year’s most ...