Meteor Showers

Every year, the Earth passes through debris trails left by comets, resulting in a spectacular celestial event called a meteor shower. The view of the bright meteors piercing through the dark night sky captures the attention of thousands of people around the world. Look through our themed articles to learn when and how to observe "shooting stars".

A man watching a meteor shower

How To See A Meteor Shower: Top Tips On Watching Shooting Stars

~5 min

Better prepare beforehand so as not to miss the chance to see the shooting stars. Learn how to get the most out of your observing session!

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Meteor showers in March-June 2023

Meteor Shower Calendar: March - June 2023

~5 min

Six meteor showers will reach their maximum activity in the period from March to June 2023. In this article, you’ll find info on the peak dates and observing conditions.

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Alpha Centaurids 2023

Alpha Centaurids: Meteor Shower in February 2023

~2 min

This February, keep alert for the Alpha Centaurid meteor shower! 🌠 Read on for the meteor shower’s details and catch the most shooting stars.

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Meteor Showers in January

When To See Shooting Stars In January 2023

~2 min

Two meteor showers will reach their maximum activity in January 2023. In this article, you’ll find info on the peak dates and observing conditions.

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Meteor Showers: All You Need to Know

Meteor Showers: All You Need to Know

Check this infographic to learn interesting facts about meteor showers. Get tips on how to observe and photograph "shooting stars".

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Astronomy calendar 2023

Astronomy Calendar 2023: All Space Events in 2023

~22 min

Best events 2023: comets, eclipses, planetary conjunctions, and more! Find out what’s in the sky in 2023 with our astronomy calendar.

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Meteor Showers 2023

Meteor Shower Calendar 2023: Shooting Stars Tonight

~7 min

Our meteor shower guide provides the best viewing time for all the major meteor showers in 2023 and gives tips on how to catch the most shooting stars.

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Meteor Showers in December 2022

Meteor Showers in December 2022: Where to Look For Shooting Stars Tonight

~5 min

Nine meteor showers are reaching their peaks in December 2022. We provide their peak dates, the Moon’s phase, and observation forecast.

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November Meteor Showers 2022

Shooting Stars Tonight: Upcoming Meteor Showers November 2022

~3 min

Five meteor showers are reaching their peaks in November. We’ll provide info on peak dates and the Moon phase and give you helpful observation tips.

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Meteor showers calendar October 2022

Meteor Shower Tonight — Where to Look for Meteors in October 2022

~4 min

Here is a schedule of meteor showers peaking in October 2022. We provide dates, observation forecasts and give some viewing tips.

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