The 2026 Eta Aquarid meteor shower is set to illuminate the night sky with a stunning display. However, the show comes with a ...

If you glanced up at the sky Saturday night, you might have noticed something unusual: several bright “stars” forming a loose line across the sky. Those weren’t stars at all – they were planets, ...

The Lyrids meteor shower viewing party is about to get rained on. Don’t worry though, there’s still a chance to see them. The Lyrid meteor shower will be visible in the night sky from Friday, April 17 ...

Shooting stars and the occasional fireball may be seen whenever the constellation Aquarius is above the horizon.

Two of the earliest meteor showers of 2026 will be reaching their peak period of activity in the coming weeks, so you might see some shooting stars streaking across the night sky. The annual Lyrid ...

The annual Lyrid meteor shower peaks in the early hours of April 22, with up to 20 meteors per hour visible under dark skies. The annual Lyrid meteor shower is back, reaching its peak on Tuesday ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky. Can you tell the difference between a meteor — also called a ...