WASHINGTON (AP) — Summer's most dazzling meteor shower, the Perseids, peaks soon. This year, a bright moon will dampen viewing at the time of peak early Wednesday morning, so some experts recommend ...

When Earth passes through a trail of debris left behind by Comet Thatcher every April, the Lyrid meteor shower becomes visible. It takes about 415.5 years for the comet to orbit the sun once. This ...

Summer 2026 promises a convergence of rare astronomical events, including a total solar eclipse in August, the peak of the Perseid meteor shower under ideal lunar conditions, and extended visibility ...

The Lyrid meteor shower is one of the year’s most reliable celestial shows, a springtime spectacle of “shooting stars” visible across North America. In 2026, conditions are especially favorable for ...

Beginning in July, stargazers can look forward to three meteor showers this summer, including the famed Perseids. Here's how ...

A view of the 2023 Perseid meteor shower from the southernmost part of Sequoia National Forest, near Piute Peak, California. The Lyrid meteor shower peaks in April 2026. Preston Dyches/NASA TNS Want ...

Two of the earliest meteor showers of 2026 will be reaching their peak period of activity in the coming weeks, so you might see some shooting stars streaking across the night sky. The annual Lyrid ...

The Eta Aquariid meteor shower is the third strongest of the year. (ESO/P. Horalek) As the Northern Hemisphere progresses through the balmy days of Spring, it's a perfect time to get outside and enjoy ...

The first major meteor shower since January will grace Illinois skies this month, commencing Tuesday, April 14, before ramping up during its peak later in the month. While the Lyrids are not as fast ...

This month's annual meteor shower is the Lyrids. Here is everything to know about the spring meteor shower, plus how and when ...