(NewsNation) — The Perseid meteor shower is almost here, offering skywatchers a view of what is considered the best meteor shower of the year. The shower is expected to begin on July 17 and last until ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. There will be plenty of chances to spot shooting stars throughout 2026, with meteor showers putting on a show nearly every month.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Liang Li/Getty Images A perseid meteor shower over Mt. Baker. Most natural spectacles require packing a bag and logging miles in ...

Ready for a show? The Perseid meteor shower is upon us once again. The celestial event, which NASA considers the “best meteor shower of the year,” is active from about mid-July to late August, ...

Perhaps nothing makes us feel smaller than witnessing a celestial event. It’s a reminder that we, and the Earth, are just a tiny speck in an immense universe. Of all the celestial events—eclipses, ...

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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 ...