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".
Phoenicids 2025: A Small Stream With Big Potential
The Phoenicids reach their peak on December 1, 2025. Moonlight will spoil much of the show, yet southern skywatchers can still try to see a few meteors.
Calendar of All Astronomical Events 2025
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.
Leonid Meteor Shower in November 2025: When & How to See?
Don’t miss the Leonids in 2025 — up to 15 meteors per hour under dark skies! Discover the best viewing times and get useful tips.
Eta Aquariids 2026: May’s Best Meteor Shower?
The Eta Aquariids peak on May 6, 2026, bringing bright meteors for Southern Hemisphere observers. But will we be able to see them?
Meteor Showers in March–June 2026
Six meteor showers reach their maximum activity from March to June 2026. In this article, you’ll find info on the peak dates and observing conditions.
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.
Alpha Centaurids: The Only Major Meteor Shower in February 2026
Watch the Alpha Centaurid meteor shower in February 2026! 🌠 Find out when you can see the most meteors and learn about the observation conditions in 2026.
January Meteor Showers 2026: When and Where to Watch
Two notable meteor showers will reach their maximum activity in January 2026. In this article, you’ll find the info on the peak dates and observing conditions.
Lyrids 2026: April’s Best Meteor Shower
The Lyrids return on April 22, 2026 — the first big meteor shower of spring! Learn how to see up to 18 shooting stars per hour.
November Orionid Meteor Shower: When & Where to See
How to observe the November Orionids? Learn what the November Orionid meteor shower is, and get some useful viewing tips.