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".

Meteors in July 2021

How to See the Southern Delta Aquariids & Other Meteor Showers in Late July 2025

~7 min
Astronomical News

Discover when to see the Delta Aquariids — one of the most active Southern Hemisphere meteor showers — and the Alpha Capricornids in July 2025.

Meteor Showers June-September 2024

Shooting Stars June-September 2025: Meteor Shower Calendar

~7 min
Astronomical News

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

Astronomical Calendar 2025

Calendar of All Astronomical Events 2025

~36 min
Astronomical News

Ready to spend 2025 staring at the sky instead of your phone? We've got all the astronomical events of the year in one place. Check out the dates and times for conjunctions, meteor showers, eclipses, supermoons, equinoxes, solstices, and more.

How to see a meteor shower

How To See A Shooting Star in the Sky: Top Tips

~7 min
Astronomical News

Get the ultimate guide to observing meteor showers! Learn the best times to see and photograph meteors, and prepare yourself for a night under the stars.

Meteor Showers 2025: March-June

Meteor Showers in 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

Eta Aquariids 2025: Meteor Shower in May 2025

~3 min
Astronomical News

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

The Lyrids Light Up the Sky

Lyrids 2025: All You Need to Know About 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

Shooting Stars in November 2025: Leonids in the Spotlight!

~4 min
Astronomical News

Five meteor showers are reaching their peaks in November. Learn about each of them and get tips for observing this month's meteors.

Meteor Showers December

Meteor Shower Tonight: Shooting Stars in December 2025

~5 min
Astronomical News

Several meteor showers will reach their peak in December 2025. Find out their peak dates and the Moon’s phase, and get an observation forecast.

Orionids 2023

Orionid Meteor Shower 2025: Where & How To See It In October

~4 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.