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Geminid meteor shower fills the sky with 'shooting stars' in spectacular time-lapse photos
By Miguel Claro published
Astrophotographer Miguel Claro of Portugal captured a stunning display of Geminid meteors in these spectacular time-lapse photos.
Geminid meteor shower peaks this week: Here's what to expect from the last big meteor shower of the year
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
The Geminid meteor shower is one of the most anticipated meteor showers of the year and with good reason!
Geminid meteor shower peaks Dec. 13 alongside a bright moon. Here's how to see it
By Joe Rao published
The December Geminids — one of the best meteor showers of the year — will be adversely affected by bright moonlight, appearing the on the night before the full moon.
Geminid meteor shower 2024: When, where and how to see one of the best meteor showers of the year
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
Reference The Geminid meteor shower peaks the night of Dec. 13-14. Our guide tells you where and how to see them.
Geminid meteor shower is underway. Here's what to expect from one of the best meteor showers of the year
By Brett Tingley last updated
The annual Geminid meteor shower returns to the night sky on Nov. 19 ahead of its peak in mid-December. Here's what you need to know.
Meteor showers 2024: When is the next one?
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
Reference Our meteor showers 2024 calendar tells you everything you need to know about upcoming meteor showers, including where and when to see them.
The Leonid meteor shower peaks is peaking now. Are 'shooting stars' in the forecast for 2024?
By Joe Rao last updated
The annual Leonid meteor shower peaks on Nov. 17, 2024, but a bright moon just two days past full will make viewing this year's Leonids difficult.
Brilliant fireball explodes over North America as satellites capture flash from space (video)
By Brett Tingley published
Cameras and NOAA weather satellites captured the moment when a meteor exploded into a brilliant fireball over the western U.S. and parts of western Canada.
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