The Orionids — one of two major meteor showers caused by remnants from Halley’s comet — will peak with the arrival of a new moon, providing an excellent opportunity to see shooting stars without ...

Asteroids, comets, and meteors differ in origin and behavior—remnants of our Solar System that sometimes create dazzling ...

The sky of the planet Venus could soon be the scene of a meteor shower. This possibility stems from the study of two ...

A meteor from the Southern Taurid meteor shower streaks towards the aurora borealis in Central New York State on Sept. 29, 2025. An autumn meteor shower yearly responsible for “Halloween fireballs” ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Leonid meteor shower above Wrightwood, Calif., in 1966. (NASA/Getty Images) The Leonid meteor shower is peaking this week, ...

From the moonless Perseids to the dazzling Geminids, here’s when to watch the best moonless meteor showers in 2026.

The Orionid meteor shower, which has been active since early October, is approaching full force this week. According to NASA, the Orionid shower is "one of the most beautiful showers of the year," ...

The Leonid meteor shower is peaking this week, potentially bringing hundreds of long-tailed meteors with it. This annual fall display is an excellent opportunity to spot fireballs in the night sky.