The Geminid meteor shower is nearly 200 years old, according to known records — the first recorded observation was in 1833 from a riverboat on the Mississippi River — and is still going strong.

Several residents saw what appeared to be a meteor shower this morning (Thursday ... Toni’s son, 11-year-old Charlie, is fascinated by space and science and was equally taken aback by the ...

A meteor shower is an astronomical event that lights up the sky, creating a spectacle much-anticipated by astronomy lovers. During this celestial phenomenon, numerous meteors, commonly referred to ...

While you likely won’t see bright fireballs - both because this particular meteor shower is waning now and ... It’s also been called the Old Moon, the Ice Moon and the Moon after Yule.

It’s the start of a new calendar year, and the annual meteor showers await. This report highlights the dates, peak times, and lunar cooperation for the 2025 meteor shower calendar over the next ...

Spend some time looking at the sky! Jan. 3 and Jan. 4 are peak visibility days for the Quadrantids meteor shower. Of the about 30 meteor showers visible from Earth each year, NASA says the ...

On the night of Friday January 3, 2025, people across the globe were treated to a rare ... This stunning display coincided with the Quadrantid meteor shower which is reaching its peak this weekend.

Millions across the UK are set to witness one of nature's most breathtaking displays tonight as the Quadrantid meteor shower reaches its peak. With the potential to see up to 120 meteors per hour ...

The first meteor shower of the year is expected to light up the sky on Friday night, with stargazers in the UK to see up to 50 “shooting stars” an hour. The Quadrantid meteor shower ...

Skywatchers in 2025 are in for a treat. The Quadrantid meteor shower is set to light up the night sky. This spectacular annual event promises a show of bright, colourful fireballs. Known for its ...

No! It's a shooting star! The New Year's night sky is still ablaze after the late-night festivities welcoming 2025, thanks to the Quadrantid meteor shower that became active on Dec. 28 and lasts ...