The Perseids — the most popular meteor shower of the year — is set to disappoint skywatchers in August 2025, with an almost full moon destined to blot out all but the brightest shooting stars.

Among the most prolific meteor showers this year are the Perseids, Geminids, and Orionids. The Perseids, peaking on the night of Aug. 12 into the early hours of Aug. 13, are a fan favorite.

To best see the Lyrid meteor shower, Griffith Observatory's director suggests heading to the mountains or desert to get away ...

However, two meteor showers -- the Alpha Capricornids and the Southern Delta Aquarids -- will overlap in late July, combing for around 10 or 15 per hour on the night of July 29-30. Perseid ...

However, two meteor showers -- the Alpha Capricornids and the Southern Delta Aquarids -- will overlap in late July, combing for around 10 or 15 per hour on the night of July 29-30. Perseid ...

Meteor showers are typically named after constellations, stars, and even asteroids. "Though not as fast or as plentiful as the famous Perseids in August, Lyrids can surprise watchers with as ...

The Eta Aquarids meteor shower is expected to peak this year from May 4 to 5, according to NASA, and will be followed by the big show, the Perseid meteor shower. The Perseids will peak ...