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".
Quadrantids 2026: The First Meteor Shower of the Year
The Quadrantids peak on January 3, 2026. Learn how, when, and where to watch this powerful meteor shower.
Astronomy Calendar 2026: All Major Celestial Events of the Year
A complete month-by-month guide to all the major astronomical events of 2026, including eclipses, meteor showers, Supermoons, and Moon-planet meetups.
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".
Meteor Shower Calendar 2026: When’s the Next Meteor Shower?
This meteor shower guide provides the best viewing time for all the major meteor showers in 2026 and gives tips on how to catch the most shooting stars.
Orionids 2026: Where & How To See Them In October
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.
Taurids 2026: When And Where To See Them?
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.
November Orionids: Are They Worth Watching in 2026?
How to observe the November Orionids? Learn what the November Orionid meteor shower is, and get some useful viewing tips.
Southern Delta Aquariids & Other Meteor Showers in Late July 2026
Discover when to see the Delta Aquariids — one of the most active Southern Hemisphere meteor showers — and the Alpha Capricornids in July 2026.
Shooting Stars in June–September 2026: Upcoming Meteor Showers
Catch the best meteor showers from June to September 2026. Learn peak dates, observing conditions, and easy tricks to spot more shooting stars.
Perseids 2026: The Meteor Shower You Can’t Miss!
The Perseids peak on August 12–13, 2026 — and this year, observation conditions are excellent! Read the article to learn more.