On a cool night in August, more than 100 people gathered in a dark corner on Frisco Main Street. The lights at the Frisco Historic Park were out. Phones were tucked away, out of sight. People lay on ...

Stargazers, rejoice. The annual Leonid meteor shower, which has been active since last week, will soon hit its peak—and this year’s shower will be especially worth watching, thanks to a nearly ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky. As many as 120 “shooting stars” per hour may be visible ...

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SIOUX CITY (KTIV) - The Orionids meteor shower peaks Monday night with 10 to 20 shooting stars per hour. We’ll have a new moon, so it will be a rare night free of moonlight, perfect to keep skies dark ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky. Warmly-dressed skywatchers with clear skies should brace for ...

The Perseid meteor shower is one of the most prolific showers of the year, producing rich, bright streaks. The Perseids are ...

Skywatchers around North America will have a chance to see the Leonid meteor shower peak on Nov. 17. Since the Moon will be at a warning crescent, which means its only 9% full, observers will have a ...

There will be plenty of chances to spot shooting stars throughout 2026, with meteor showers putting on a show nearly every month. The two biggest showers of the year are expected to have excellent ...