The Perseids, considered by astronomers to be the best meteor shower of the year, are about to begin. The meteor shower occurs annually from about July 17 to Aug. 23, typically peaking in mid-August, ...

This season’s blockbuster isn’t showing in theaters, it’s lighting up the skies overhead. The annual Perseid meteor shower, which is known for some of the brightest shooting stars, is slated to happen ...

TAMPA, Fla. (NewsNation) — The Perseid meteor shower is almost here, offering skywatchers a view of what is considered the best meteor shower of the year. The shower is expected to begin on July 17 ...

The most popular meteor shower of the year will soon peak in Wisconsin. The Perseid meteor shower, named for its proximity to the constellation Perseus, is the best and brightest meteor shower each ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio — There’s still time to catch the Perseid meteor shower, with darker skies now offering better viewing than during its moonlit peak. Stargazers who head out between now and Aug. 23 ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky. The annual Perseid meteor shower may have peaked overnight ...

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 ...

Still hoping to see a few more shooting stars in the last nights of summer? It's not too late to catch the last nights of the Perseid meteor shower. But time is running out, so you better act fast.

This week marks your final opportunity to witness the Perseid meteor shower, with blazing fireballs set to illuminate UK skies. The Royal Observatory has confirmed that the meteor display, which ...

When it comes to meteor showers, the Perseids pop. It's not just about the quantity of meteors (as many as 100 per hour) and their showy quality but also their superb timing. The annual Perseid meteor ...

The 2026 calendar has a few major standouts: a late-night total lunar eclipse, a particularly promising Perseid meteor shower ...