Editor's note: An earlier version of this story incorrectly listed Soapstone Prairie Natural Area as a skygazing spot. While Soapstone Prairie Natural Area hosts an annual skygazing event, it is not ...

Every year late in the summer, the Earth passes through the orbital path of the Comet Swift-Tuttle, allowing skywatchers to see the Perseid meteor shower. You may have already noticed a meteor or two ...

Beginning in July, stargazers can look forward to three meteor showers this summer, including the famed Perseids. Here's how ...

Summer 2026 will feature a rare combination of celestial events: a total solar eclipse, a partial lunar eclipse, and the Perseid meteor shower under near-perfect viewing conditions. The Milky Way’s ...

The 2026 Perseid meteor shower is expected to deliver one of its best displays in years, peaking overnight August 12–13 under ...

The upcoming solar eclipse may be getting the lion's share of attention among astronomers this month, but what may be the year's most popular meteor shower is peaking this weekend, and for many will ...