The Perseids result from Earth passing through debris — bits of ice and rock — left behind by Comet Swift-Tuttle, which last ...

Within the first five months of 2026, stargazers have been treated to three dazzling meteor showers that sent "shooting stars" streaking across the night sky. The peak of the third major meteor shower ...

Stargazers are in for a treat next week as the 2026 Lyrid meteor shower kicks off, known for its fast and bright meteors with occasional fireballs. Here's when and what to know about April's two ...

A bright fireball that streaked across the sky in parts of the northeastern United States and Canada Tuesday morning, then broke apart with a loud boom, was caused by a meteor nearly 6 feet in ...

Meteor showers will begin to light up the night sky, kicking off the season with the Lyrids. The Lyrids meteor shower is set to begin on Tuesday, April 14, and end on Thursday, April 30, according to ...

For the first time since January, meteor showers are returning to Western NC skies. Here's how to catch the display.