Meteors & Meteor Showers

What's the best time to see Lyrid meteors in 2026?

By Anthony Wood published 20 April 26

The Lyrid meteor shower peak is almost here, and we may be in store for spectacular fireballs and shooting stars.

The Lyrid meteor shower returns with ideal viewing conditions! Here's what to look out for this week

By Joe Rao published 19 April 26

After months of quiet skies, the Lyrids return with fast, bright meteors and dark, moonless viewing conditions before dawn.

How to see the Lyrid meteor shower 2026: Where to look in the night sky

By Daisy Dobrijevic published 18 April 26

The Lyrids are back! Here's where to look and how to spot these shooting stars.

The Lyrid meteor shower 2026 has begun! Here's what to expect

By Anthony Wood published 16 April 26

Fireballs and meteors could be seen anytime the constellation Lyra is above the horizon.

The Lyrids are coming! How I watch meteor showers from the middle of a city

By Jamie Carter published 14 April 26

A little patience, luck and a well-placed camera can still deliver a dazzling fireball — even from a city.

Fireball sightings are surging across the US — here's what's really going on

By Jamie Carter published 27 March 26

With bright meteors sighted over Ohio, Texas, and Europe, you might wonder what's going on. Is meteor activity really increasing, or is there just a surge in reporting?

Rare daytime fireball may have dropped meteorites on Texas: Here's where to find them

By Anthony Wood published 23 March 26

The fireball shattered with the force of 26 tons of TNT, potentially spreading shards over a swathe of Texas land.

Ohio fireball may have dropped meteorites between Akron and Canton — should you pick it up if you find one?

By Anthony Wood published 19 March 26

The rare meteor exploded with the force of 250 tons of TNT.

Rare daytime fireball spotted from orbit as residents report powerful sonic boom

By Anthony Wood published 17 March 26

No major meteor showers are active at this time.