The Quadrantid meteor shower will peak overnight between Jan. 2 and Jan. 3, offering a brief but intense burst of meteors. This year’s first supermoon, known as the Super Wolf Moon, will also be ...

The spectacular Quadrantid meteor shower is active until 12 January, peaking between 3 to 4 January 2026 across the UK.

The Geminids meteor shower peaks during mid-December and is considered to be one of the best and most reliable annual meteor showers. Editor's Note: Video features meteor captured on dashcam in Feb.

The Ursids this weekend are a winter solstice light show. By Katrina Miller Our universe might be chock-full of cosmic wonder, but you can observe only a fraction of astronomical phenomena with your ...

The first nights of 2026 are set to deliver a rare double feature in the sky, as a bright supermoon lines up with the peak of a major meteor shower in a single stretch of darkness. For a few hours, ...

Stargazers are in for a treat to kick off 2026 as one of the year's biggest meteor showers peaks on the first weekend of January. More than 100 shooting stars every hour will brighten up the winter ...

Ursid shooting stars may be visible throughout the night on Dec. 21-22. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Don't miss the Ursid ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky. In the early hours of Saturday, Jan. 3, one of the briefest ...

Unlike most meteor showers, the Quadrantids originate from an asteroid rather than a comet. The shower's peak activity only lasts a few hours, making it more difficult to spot than other showers. In ...