The spectacular Quadrantid meteor shower is active until 12 January, peaking between 3 to 4 January 2026 across the UK.

A direct hit to the Moon by an asteroid roughly the size of a 15-story building could trigger one of the most unusual meteor events in recorded history, sending a storm of moondust toward Earth. The ...

The Perseids meteor shower will peak on the night of August 12-13, with up to 60 meteors per hour visible, although the view ...

Astronomers have been closely monitoring asteroid 2024 YR4 since its discovery in late December 2024. Early calculations showed the 747-sized space rock could pass dangerously close to Earth in ...

Two meteor showers are set to captivate sky-gazers as they peak in October, with the Draconids making a brief appearance this week and the Orionids putting on more of a celestial show later this month ...

From dazzling meteor showers to dramatic eclipses visible across parts of the world, the year ahead offers many opportunities to witness life-changing celestial events. Here are the astronomical ...

Thursday night's meteor shower is not your typical one. Astronomers say stargazers may see several meteors per minute, according to AccuWeather. You'll have to be quick, though, because the peak of ...

Skywatchers around North America will have a chance to see the Leonid meteor shower peak on Nov. 17. Since the Moon will be at a warning crescent, which means its only 9% full, observers will have a ...

(CNN) — Sky-gazers worldwide may get the chance to see a celestial display this week as the annual Leonid meteor shower reaches its peak. The Leonids are set to peak at 1 p.m. ET Monday, according to ...