While most meteor showers originate from comets, the Quadrantids come from asteroid 2003 EH1 — a small asteroid that was discovered on March 6, 2003. The Quadrantids are also known for their bright ...

Here are some general viewing tips from NASA: It should take less than 30 minutes for your eyes to adapt so that you can see streaking meteors. If you plan on watching the Geminid meteor shower on ...

Light pollution is the enemy of space viewing and most meteor showers are barely visible in the suburbs, let alone a big city. From there, you'll want to find the radiant -- also known as the ...

With a nickname like Big Sky country, it's no surprise Montana is the ultimate destination for this year's celestial events, ...

The Eta Aquarid meteor shower 2025 is active between April 15 and May 27 and this year peaks overnight May 4-5. The best time to view the shower will be in the hours before dawn on May 5.

February's full moon is next in line, and it comes with a meteor shower, too. Here's what to know about both sky events and ...

The peak may reveal as many as 120 meteors per hour, according to NASA.Viewing lasts until Jan. 16. Here’s what to know about the Quadrantids and other meteor showers.What is a meteor shower?

If it's cloudy, rainy, or there's been a full moon, viewing will be limited. Lyrids (April): this meteor shower peaks on April 22, 2025. Viewers can expect to see up to 18 meteors per hour under ...

and EarthSky publish a monthly meteor shower calendar with peak times and moonlight visibility advantages, noting that the moon’s full illumination in the night sky hinders the best viewing ...

Amelia Bryan discusses what cosmological events to look forward to in 2025: planetary parades, eclipses and meteor showers.