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".

Meteor Showers in October 2024: When, Where & How To Watch Them

~6 min
Astronomical News

In October 2024, several notable meteor showers will grace the skies. One of them will be the famous Orionids. Find out the best days for observation and get useful viewing tips.

Taurids

Northern & Southern Taurid Meteor Showers: When And Where To See Them?

~4 min
Astronomical News

The Northern and Southern Taurids grace the November sky! Learn more about the two meteor shower streams. Discover when and where to see them, and get tips on how to spot “shooting stars” this month.

Orionids 2023

Orionid Meteor Shower 2024: Where & How To See It In October

~5 min
Astronomical News

The Orionids are one of the fastest and most prolific meteor showers of the year. Read this article to learn how and when to see it.

Draconid Meteor Shower 2024: Where & When To Watch?

~4 min
Astronomical News

The Draconid meteor shower in October is a bit of a gamble. While typically modest, it can suddenly turn into a meteor storm. Get ready to see the Draconids with our article!

Meteor showers in September

September Meteor Showers 2024: Is There a Meteor Shower Tonight?

~3 min
Astronomical News

Get ready for September meteor showers! Our article provides a comprehensive guide – from scientific facts to best viewing tips – so that you never miss a “shooting star”.

Meteor Showers June-September 2024

Shooting Stars June-September 2024: Meteor Shower Calendar

~7 min
Astronomical News

The mighty Perseids, prolific Southern Delta Aquariids, and many other meteor showers are about to light up the sky! Learn when and where to catch “shooting stars” from June to September. 🌠

The Lyrids Light Up the Sky

Lyrids 2025: All You Need to Know about the April’s Best Meteor Shower

~4 min
Astronomical News

Explore the wonder of shooting stars in our guide to the Lyrid meteor shower! Find simple tips on how to view the meteors. Your journey into the night sky starts now!

Meteor Showers 2025: March-June

Meteor Shower Calendar: March – June 2025

~5 min
Astronomical News

Six meteor showers reach their maximum activity from March to June 2025. In this article, you’ll find info on the peak dates and observing conditions.

The Eta Aquariid Meteor Shower May 2021

2025 Eta Aquariid Meteor Shower: Ultimate Guide

~3 min
Astronomical News

The Eta Aquariids’ peak occurs in early May; learn how to catch up to 50 luminous meteors per hour.

Aurigids

The Aurigids 2024: The Last Meteor Shower in August

~4 min
Astronomical News

Let’s celebrate the last day of August with the Aurigid meteor shower! Learn when and where to see the maximum number of meteors and get useful observing tips.