Meteor showers 2026: The best nights to see shooting stars

There will be plenty of chances to spot shooting stars throughout 2026, with meteor showers putting on a show nearly every ...
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Quadrantid meteor shower peaks this week: How to see the first 'shooting' stars of the year

Although it's not as famous as August's Perseids or December's Geminids, January's Quadrantids can be just as prolific. This ...
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Lyrids: Meteor Shower With History Of Shooting Stars “Falling Like Rain” Peaks Next Week

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Why Do We Make Wishes on Shooting Stars?

The tradition of making a wish when you see a shooting star has deep roots in popular culture and the spiritual beliefs of various civilizations. Throughout history, stars have been seen not only as ...
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Dennis Mammana: Catch Some Falling Stars with the Geminid Meteor Shower

Next weekend will be a great time to get away from city lights to enjoy the night sky and the annual Geminid meteor shower. Meteors are also known as falling, or shooting, stars because they appear to ...
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Perseid meteor shower to dazzle night sky with shooting stars, here’s when

(FOX40.COM) — A fiery meteor shower, known for sending shooting stars darting through the sky, is expected to peak Monday night. • Video Above: People all over California captured images of the ...
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Bootid Meteor Shower: How To See ‘Shooting Stars’

As twilight fades on Friday, June 27, skywatchers may see “shooting stars” in the night sky as the Bootid meteor shower reaches its peak. A highly variable display, the exact number visible is unknown ...