Your first major opportunity to spot shooting stars and bright fireballs in 2026 arrives overnight tonight with the peak of the Quadrantid meteor shower, though only the brightest members may be ...

This is a rare moment when the moon and a cluster of shooting stars share the spotlight Thilina Kaluthotage/NurPhoto via Getty Early January features two major skywatching events, with a full ...

The first meteor shower of the New Year always has the potential to be one of the year's best – but rarely rises to the occasion. Astronomers lament that the Quadrantid meteors tend to fall short of ...

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The Ursid meteor shower reaches its peak on the morning of December 21st, presenting an approximate rate of 10 meteors per hour from a radiant near the Little Dipper, observable under dark, moonless ...

Dec. 21 (UPI) --The Ursid meteor shower peaks Sunday night into early Monday morning, and is the last major event on the celestial calendar this year. Observers have the best chance to see between ...

It’s time for the final meteor shower of 2025 — the Ursid meteor shower. The shower is only active for a short time, but its peak activity will be the night of Sunday, Dec. 21, and the early morning ...

The last meteor shower of the year will soon sparkle across the California night sky. The Ursid meteor shower is set to peak on one of the longest nights of the year. While not quite as spectacular as ...

Ursid shooting stars may be visible throughout the night on Dec. 21-22. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Don't miss the Ursid ...