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Lyrid meteor shower 2026: When, where & how to see it
The best time to view the Lyrids this year will be early morning on April 22.
A meteor from the Southern Taurid meteor shower streaks towards the aurora borealis in Central New York State on Sept. 29, 2025. An autumn meteor shower yearly responsible for “Halloween fireballs” ...
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Why shooting stars aren’t stars at all: Understanding meteors, meteorites, and meteor showers
When you look up at the night sky and spot a bright streak of light racing across it, you’re witnessing one of nature’s most mesmerising events — a meteor, often called a “shooting star.” Despite the ...
The Orionid meteor shower, which has been active since early October, is approaching full force this week. According to NASA, the Orionid shower is "one of the most beautiful showers of the year," ...
The most impressive meteor shower of the year is happening overhead, right now! Of course, there is some debate. The Perseids are often considered the best meteor shower, and it has a lot going for it ...
Turn your attention skyward Saturday evening and you should be able to catch the peak of the annual Geminids meteor shower. The yellow dancing streaks light up the night sky every December with ...
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