The year’s first annual meteor shower, the Quadrantids, will peak early Tuesday. If you are feeling too cold or lazy to go outside, or not in the right place, here’s how you can watch it online.
Himanshu Goenka
Jan 03, 2017
The annual celestial fireworks are expected to occur on Jan. 3 this year, and the intense shower will be visible only from the western parts of North America.
Himanshu Goenka
Jan 02, 2017
Here's what you need to know about the 2016 Geminids Meteor Shower.
Alexandra Suarez
Dec 13, 2016
Don't forget to catch a glimpse of the final full moon of the year.
Alexandra Suarez
Dec 13, 2016
No plans for Friday night? Check out the Draconid Meteor Shower.
Alexandra Suarez
Oct 07, 2016
Find out everything you need to know to watch the 2016 Perseids Meteor Shower.
Janice Williams
Aug 11, 2016
Get excited for the 2016 Perseid meteor shower with these epic photos sky watchers have been sharing on Instagram.
Janice Williams
Aug 11, 2016
Just because you’re in a heavily populated and polluted city doesn’t mean you have to miss out on this year’s Perseids meteor shower.
Janice Williams
Aug 10, 2016
Sky-watchers take note: The Taurids and Leonids peak in mid-November.
Charles Poladian
Nov 02, 2015
Two Leonid meteor showers are expected to pay a visit later in November, according to a latest cosmic prediction for the new month.
Guneet Bhatia
Nov 02, 2015
The Northern Taurids is a minor shower that can occasionally put on a good show for stargazers.
Charles Poladian
Oct 30, 2015
Constant impacts of comet particles on the lunar surface cause a permanent dust cloud around the moon, according to a new study.
Kukil Bora
Jun 18, 2015
This year's Perseid meteor shower peaks on Tuesday, and NASA and Slooh will provide live stream broadcasts beginning at 9:30 and 7:30 p.m. EDT, respectively.
Charles Poladian
Aug 12, 2014
July's supermoon is the first of three for the summer.
Charles Poladian
Jul 13, 2014
The May Camelopardalids may not have been the "meteor shower of the decade," but it was an impressive stargazing event.
Charles Poladian
May 24, 2014
The annual Eta Aquarid meteor shower has arrived, with the best viewing slated for the early Tuesday morning.
Philip Ross
May 05, 2014
Why haven't we been crushed by space debris?
Philip Ross
Apr 19, 2014
The first meteor shower of 2014 has a slim window of viewing opportunity, but it may yield some impressive fireballs.
Roxanne Palmer
Jan 02, 2014
A fireball shot across the evening sky over Iowa on Thursday, prompting many residents to wonder what caused the bright long streak above their heads. Was it a meteor, or could it have been space debris?
Philip Ross
Dec 28, 2013
If you manage to get to a dark, open place, you could spot some Draconid meteors in the sky Monday and Tuesday.
Roxanne Palmer
Oct 07, 2013
A UK scientist claims to have found proof of alien life visiting Earth but there should be some skepticism over the sensational news.
Charles Poladian
Sep 19, 2013
The Perseid meteor shower's "celestial pollution" will help astronomers produce extremely clear images of the universe.
Charles Poladian
Aug 09, 2013