And it all starts tonight. The Quadrantid meteor shower peaks tonight (Jan. 2) and on Jan. 3, according to NASA. The Quadrantids, which peak in early January each year, are considered to be "one ...

Because now the night sky is about to throw its own light show. The Quadrantids, the first meteor shower of 2025 ... you can use maps like this one to see where near you is darker.

Astronomy fans know 2025 kicked off with a meteor shower, but another big spectacle is coming up that should be on your radar, too. Here’s what to look forward to and how to watch. Planetary alignment ...

The Geminid meteor shower peaks ... flashlights to preserve your night vision. You can watch for Geminid meteors all night on December 13 through Dec. 14 as the shower's radiant will rise in ...

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 ...

Light pollution maps can be found online or through ... What to know about seeing the Leonids meteor shower Sunday night in Topeka area ...

The Geminids meteor shower, which will last until December 17, will bring brightness and shooting stars tonight, extending well into the morning hours of Saturday, December 18. The Geminids aren ...

Things pick up again in April with the Lyrids meteor shower. Its radiant is Lyra, which will rise out of the eastern sky every night during its run. This one is a little bigger than most ...

The best time to watch a meteor shower is in the early predawn hours, when the moon is low in the sky. Competing sources of light—such as a bright moon or artificial glow—are the main obstacles to a ...