Meteors & Meteor Showers

Reference The best time to view the Lyrids this year will be early morning on April 22.

Reference Our meteor showers 2025 calendar tells you everything you need to know about upcoming meteor showers, including where and when to see them.

Reference The Quadrantid meteor shower peaks on January 3-4 and is active between Dec. 28 and Jan. 12. Our guide tells you how and where you can see the Quadrantid display.

Reference This low-key meteor shower is well worth a watch.

We evaluate how the International Space Station is protected from the impacts of tiny meteoroids and the level of risk to smaller satellites.