The Orionid Meteor Shower will be at its most active from midnight tonight Up to 25 meteors per hour will emerge from the ...

Since all four of them intersect during the first week of November, it may be tough to tell which meteor shower a shooting star comes from. This is especially true since Taurus, Leo, and Orion are ...

Since all four of them intersect during the first week of November, it may be tough to tell which meteor shower a shooting star comes from. This is especially true since Taurus, Leo, and Orion are ...

From Earth's perspective, the Taurid meteor shower appears to come approximately from the direction of the Taurus constellation. To find Taurus, look for the constellation Orion and then peer to ...

Viewers can expect up to 20 meteors an hour under clear conditions near Orion, an easy constellation to spot thanks to its iconic three-star 'belt.' Geminids (December): the Geminid meteor shower ...

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 ...

Although “shooting stars” can appear anywhere in the night sky, it’s wise to gaze vaguely in the direction of this meteor shower’s source constellation, Orion. Its most famous signpost are ...

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 ...

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 ...