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After the peak of the ETA Aquarids came to an end, stargazers will have to wait a few months for the next observable meteor ...
The Perseids peak on August 12–13, 2025, but a bright, waning gibbous moon will obscure many meteors. Only the brightest “shooting stars” may be visible this year.
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.
The Eta Aquarid meteor shower is known for its fast fireballs, which occur as Earth passes through the rubble left by ...
To best see the Lyrid meteor shower, Griffith Observatory's director suggests heading to the mountains or desert to get away ...
In August, the famous Perseid Meteor Shower will hit its two-day peak. The ETA Aquarids peaked between May 5 and May 6 and will remain active for a few more days. Within the first five months of ...
which will hit a crescendo in August with the peak of the best meteor shower of the year: The Perseids. The Aquarids, which first became active April 19, peaked between May 5 and May 6 as Earth ...