What’s Up: August 2026 Skywatching Tips from NASA
A solar eclipse, the Perseids, bright Venus after sunset, and a deep partial lunar eclipse highlight August’s skywatching.…
Loud Boom and Ground Tremors Confirmed as Meteor That Exploded Over Massachusetts with the Force of 300 Tons of TNT
NEED TO KNOW A meteor exploded over Massachusetts and New Hampshire on Saturday, May 30 Residents reported a…
New ‘tool’ to save people from danger posed by near-Earth meteors
A new “tool” could reveal the threat posed by meteors as they approach Earth, helping protect human life…
The Lyrids Peak Tonight. Here’s How to Catch Spring’s First Meteor Shower
The peak of pollen season brings to the sky something less painful—the Lyrids, or the first wave of…
How to see the Taurid meteor shower on Nov. 12
If conditions are optimal, the Taurid meteor shower will be visible the evening of Wednesday, Nov. 12. Study…
Orionid meteor shower to hit 2025 peak. When it is, how to view
The Orionid meteor shower, which is due to peak in a matter of days, is the second shower…
Two ‘Fireball’ Meteor Showers Begin Monday — When To Watch Them Peak
Topline Two meteor showers known for producing bright fireballs — particularly bright “shooting stars” — become active on…
2 brightest planets to be visible in August
Here’s what to know about the rendezvous between Jupiter and Venus, and how to see the two bright…