One of the most eagerly awaited astronomical events of the year – which promises one or two meteors or “shooting stars” a ...

The Perseid meteor shower, often hailed as the best of the year, is peaking this week, and you won’t want to miss it.

It’s finally time to watch one of the best meteor showers of the year: the brilliant display known as the Perseids. The ...

The Perseids, which has been active since July 17 and will continue to be through Aug. 23, will peak on the evenings of Aug. 12 and 13. According to NASA, your best chance to see the shower is during ...

Skywatchers, get excited—the moon will be bright, but you’ll still be able to see a stunning display in dark areas.

In his first bold policy stroke as NASA’s interim head, Sean Duffy has directed the agency to put a 100-kilowatt nuclear ...

As the annual Perseid meteor shower approaches its dazzling peak, skywatchers might have to work a little harder to spot the show this year.

Perseid Meteor Shower: The Perseid meteor shower is caused by the Earth traveling through the tail of comet Swift-Tuttle. The ...

No matter where you're located, the key to a brilliant Perseids show is clear, dark skies. Those who live in rural areas are ...

The Perseid meteors can appear pretty much anywhere in the sky, so it's best to find some foreground interest for your shot – like a tree or, even better, a decommissioned antenna like the ones at The ...

The Perseid meteor shower hits its peak in activity for 2 nights this week, but will a nearly full moon spoil the show? How ...

The Perseid meteor shower may be an annual event for Earth, but the comet responsible for the meteors hasn’t been near our planet in decades. NASA says: "The meteors are debris ...