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

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. There will be plenty of chances to spot shooting stars throughout 2026, with meteor showers putting on a show nearly every month.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky. Warmly-dressed skywatchers with clear skies should brace for ...

Here's what to expect when the Orionid meteor shower peaks on Oct. 21-23 in a dark, moonless sky. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky. As many as 120 “shooting stars” per hour may be visible ...

SIOUX CITY (KTIV) - The Orionids meteor shower peaks Monday night with 10 to 20 shooting stars per hour. We’ll have a new moon, so it will be a rare night free of moonlight, perfect to keep skies dark ...

December nights are the longest — and often some of the coldest — of the year. While some may dread December’s darkness, Colorado astronomy guide Mark Laurin — who is better known as Astro Mark — said ...

From coast to coast, here's where to go for incredible night-sky views.

Skywatchers are in for a treat as the Geminid meteor shower, one of the most impressive celestial events of the year, reaches its peak this weekend. The annual meteor display will be most active ...

There will be plenty of chances to spot shooting stars throughout 2026, with meteor showers putting on a show nearly every month. The two biggest showers of the year are expected to have excellent ...

December nights are the longest — and often some of the coldest — of the year. While some may dread December’s darkness, Colorado astronomy guide Mark Laurin — who is better known as Astro Mark — said ...

The Perseid meteor shower is one of the most prolific showers of the year, producing rich, bright streaks. The Perseids are ...