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Lyrid Meteor Shower to Peak April 21–22 with Best Views in Western U.S.

The annual display, originating from Comet Thatcher, promises 10–15 meteors per hour under clear skies, though storms may obstruct views in the East.

Rare Seven-Planet Alignment Visible This Week

Comet C/2024 G3 Offers Rare Viewing Opportunity, But Visibility Remains Challenging

Geminid Meteor Shower to Light Up Skies on December 14

Taurid Meteor Shower Peaks with Spectacular Fireballs

Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS: Last Chance for a Spectacular Sky Show

Orionid Meteor Shower Peaks with Stunning Sky Show

Rare 'Comet of the Century' Offers a Spectacular October Sky Show

Comet A3 Tsuchinshan-ATLAS Set for Spectacular Show in Northern Hemisphere

August Skywatching: Perseid Meteor Shower and Planetary Conjunctions

Spectacular Celestial Events to Light Up the Night Sky This Week