Celestial Events

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Perseid Meteor Shower Will Peak the Night of Aug. 12–13

A new moon on Aug. 12 should deliver very dark skies and make this year’s peak especially favorable for seeing faint meteors.

ZWO Astronomy Photographer of the Year Releases 29-Image Shortlist

Lyrid Meteor Shower Peaks Over Germany Tonight

Spain Prepares for August 2026 Total Solar Eclipse During a Rare Run of Record Events

Geminid Meteor Shower Peaks Over Japan With Bright Fireballs and Big Turnout

Geminid Meteor Shower to Peak Dec. 13–14 With Up to 150 Meteors an Hour

Leonid Meteor Shower Peaks Nov. 17–18, Best Views Before Dawn

Beaver Moon Supermoon Tonight Is 2025’s Largest as Perigee Hits 23:27 Italian Time

Orionids Peak Tonight Under Dark Skies

Draconids Continue Through Oct. 10 After Peak, as Bright Moon Cuts Visibility

Green Fireball Over Western Australia Identified as Stony-Iron Meteor

Leonid Meteor Shower to Light Up November Skies

Upcoming 'Ring of Fire' Eclipse to Illuminate Skies on October 2

Rare Nova Explosion to Light Up Night Sky in 2024