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".

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 2025: March-June

Meteor Showers in March – June 2025

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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.

Meteor Showers

Shooting Stars in November 2025: Leonids in the Spotlight!

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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.

Astronomical Calendar 2025

Calendar of All Astronomical Events 2025

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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.

Orionids 2023

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

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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.

Leonids

Leonid Meteor Shower in November 2025: What Time & How to See?

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Astronomical News

The Leonids are the most prolific November meteor shower, also known for producing meteor storms once in about 33 years and for their influence on scientific research. Learn more about the Leonid meteor shower and how to observe it in 2025.

Draconids

Draconid Meteor Shower 2025: 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!

The Ursids meteor shower

Ursids 2025: the Final Meteor Shower in December

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Astronomical News

The Ursids reach their peak at the end of December. Learn when and where you can see them and what the observation conditions are in 2025.

Geminid Meteor Shower

Geminids 2025: How to See December’s Best Meteor Shower

~4 min
Astronomical News

Don't miss one of the year's final major meteor showers — the Geminids! Discover the meteor shower’s peak time and observing tips.