The Perseids, considered by astronomers to be the best meteor shower of the year, are about to begin. The meteor shower occurs annually from about July 17 to Aug. 23, typically peaking in mid-August, ...

When it comes to meteor showers, the Perseids pop. It's not just about the quantity of meteors (as many as 100 per hour) and their showy quality but also their superb timing. The annual Perseid meteor ...

Exactly 150 summers ago, stargazers were admiring a beautiful new comet. Discovered in mid-July 1862 by Americans Lewis Swift and Horace Tuttle, the new object became favorably positioned high in the ...

WASHINGTON — The cosmic calendar for 2026 is stacked with meteor showers and even some eclipses. The lineup begins in January with the annual Quadrantid meteor shower peaking on Jan. 2 and Jan. 3.