This photograph taken by an International Space Station astronaut shows a bright  meteor from the Perseid meteor shower in ...

After the peak of the ETA Aquarids came to an end, stargazers will have to wait a few months for the next observable meteor ...

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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 Southern Delta Aquariids converge with the Perseid meteor shower in late summer every year, meaning the showers meet at a point in the sky. Much like the Eta Aquarids, the Southern Delta ...

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 ...