The annual Perseid meteor shower peaks tonight, delivering 2025’s biggest display of ‘shooting stars’. Taking place every August, the Perseids are renowned for the bright, fast meteors that produce ...

As twilight fades on Friday, June 27, skywatchers may see “shooting stars” in the night sky as the Bootid meteor shower reaches its peak. A highly variable display, the exact number visible is unknown ...

Good news, skywatchers in Arizona: A group of about 1,000 stars known as the beehive cluster is swarming a sky near you. Stargazers who look up in January may be treated to a striking sight of ...

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 ...

The Lyrids are back! Here's where to look and how to spot these shooting stars. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works.