Meteor Showers: All You Need to Know

A meteor shower is a spectacular celestial event when multiple “shooting stars” can be seen flashing across the night sky. Where do these “shooting stars” come from? When and how can you see the maximum number of them? Check this infographic to learn interesting facts about meteor showers and take away useful tips on how to observe and photograph meteors. If you want to get detailed info on the meteor showers of 2024, read our dedicated article. You can also test your meteor-hunting skills by taking our quiz. This infographic is also available in our Instagram account — find it (and our other infographics) via the #infographics_StarWalk hashtag. Follow us on Instagram for more stargazing info!