The bright Perseids are perhaps the most popular meteor shower of the year. But if the last-quarter moon that will appear during the shower this year is especially bright, they'll be washed out.

The December skies will showcase a stunning array of celestial sights. On Dec. 7, the moon and Jupiter will get close for a ...

One of the most popular meteor showers will soon unleash shooting stars across the night sky! The Perseids peak on the night of Aug. 11-12, boasting up to 75 meteors per hour. Here's what you need to ...

2020 will begin with an extra twinkle in the night sky! Be on the lookout for the Quadrantid meteor shower on the night of Jan. 3-4. The Quadrantids are only active for about six hours. Catch the ...

This year, you can celebrate Earth Month under the stars in your own back yard as you watch the Lyrid meteor shower, which will peak on the evening of April 21. The sky will be very dark since the ...

The Orionid meteor shower peaks Monday night and early Tuesday (Oct. 20-21), when as many as 10-15 meteors per hour could be visible, but only if skies are mostly clear skies and you are away from ...