Meteors
Shooting stars are perhaps the most beautiful things we can observe in the night sky. But zoom in and shooting starts, or meteors don’t seem so lucky. A meteoroid, a moving piece of space debris, becomes a meteor when it shoots through Earth’s atmosphere and emits light as a result of friction. Meteor showers occur several times a year as Earth navigates its way through debris patches in space. A meteor becomes a meteorite when it lands on Earth’s surface.
Orionids meteor shower peak tonight: How to see a shooting star from Halley’s Comet
With the Moon out the way, 2025 is the perfect time to catch the Orionid meteor shower
Astronomers have spotted a solar system being born for the first time
This discovery marks the earliest building blocks of planets we've ever seen taking shape around a star
Lyrids meteor shower tonight: How and when to see the ancient fireball display
Prepare to be dazzled as the Lyrids light up the sky for the next few days
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Meteor shower tonight: How to see dazzling Geminid shooting stars 2024
Look to the sky for one of the best meteor showers of the year.
Fireball meteor shower: How to see the spectacular November Leonids
Known as one of the best meteor shower events, the Leonids are one you won’t want to miss.
Fireball meteor shower tonight: How to see the Northern Taurids November peak
Full of unusually bright meteors, the Taurids offer a spectacular viewing experience.
Orionid meteor shower tonight: How to see spectacular shooting stars
One of the most impressive meteor showers is approaching, here's everything you need to know.
Is it true we collect space dust in our hair when we’re outside?
Space dust keeps fallin' on my head.
Perseid meteor shower 2024 | How to see a stunning fireball tonight
Here's how you can maximise your chances of spotting the best meteor shower of 2024.
Can you tell when you’re about to be struck by lightning?
Note to self: Avoid being struck by lightning at all costs.
Eta Aquariid meteor shower 2024: How to see stunning ‘Earth-grazing’ meteors tonight
With a new Moon at its peak, conditions for the Eta Aquariids this year are favourable – but there's only a short window to spot shooting stars.
Meteor shower calendar 2024: When to see a shooting star
Your guide to when you can see shooting stars, including how many you can expect to spot.
Fireball meteor shower tonight: How to see the Quadrantid January 2024 peak
We could see as many as 110 meteors per hour; but the Quadrantids have a narrow peak so conditions need to be perfect.
Ursid meteor shower 2023 tonight: How to see Soltice shooting stars
Conditions are less than favourable for this year's Ursid meteor shower, so you’ll need to know exactly when and where to look to maximise your chances.
Geminid meteor shower 2023 tonight: How to see the stunning peak
It’s the best shower of the year, and conditions are looking great for this year’s Geminid meteors.
Hyperactive ‘alcohol’ comet could spawn never-before-seen meteor shower tonight
Modelling has predicted that Earth’s orbit will intersect with the meteoroid stream this December.
Rare ‘lost’ meteor shower storm tonight: How to see the stunning Andromedids 2023
Astronomers are predicting a ‘meteor storm year’ for the enigmatic Andromedids, aka the 'lost shower', with as many as 200 meteors per hour visible on Saturday evening.
Leonids 2023 meteor shower tonight: How to see bright fireballs this November
Conditions are looking good for this year’s Leonids. Here's how and when to watch some of the fastest meteors of the year.
Fireball meteor shower tonight: How to see the Northern Taurid November peak
Here's a practical guide to spotting fireballs and meteors from the Northern Taurid meteor shower.
Orionid 2023 meteor shower tonight: How to see shooting stars this October
Here’s how to see remnants of Halley’s Comet streaking across the night sky as spectacular shooting stars.
Draconid 2023 meteor shower tonight: How to see the rare peak this October
Tonight is your last chance: here's how to spot a shooting star from the Draconid meteor shower.
Comet Nishimura tonight: How to see the once-in-a-lifetime celestial event
It’s likely our last chance to see this comet, last near Earth in the 17th century.
Taurid meteor shower 2023 tonight: How to see bright orange fireballs
One of the year's longest meteor showers may cast bright fireballs across the night sky.
Meteor shower peak tonight: How to see the Perseid meteor shower
Heads up stargazers, one of this year’s most active meteor showers peaks tonight.