This year, the Perseid meteor shower runs from July 17 to Aug. 23, but it peaks on the night of Aug. 12-13 when, under ideal conditions, the shower could produce roughly 100 meteors per hour. However, ...

Plus: The August Full Sturgeon Moon shines, the colorful double star Albireo sparkles, and Mercury reappears in the sky this ...

August's full moon in Aquarius is set to bring with it a stirring call for emotional freedom, personal rebellion, and deep internal reflection. The lunar event will be intensified by Aquarius' ruling ...

Earthgrazers are Perseid meteors that strike the atmosphere at a very shallow angle, like a stone deftly skipped across the ...

The Perseid meteor shower is a highlight for stargazers around the world and is considered one of the best recurring showers ...

The biggest and best of the summer’s string of meteor showers is now underway. The Perseids - known for bringing bright ...

August's "sturgeon moon" will look largest after sunset thanks to "moon illusion," which makes the moon look larger when it's ...

Wildfires raging across Canada may cause hazy conditions in the northeast, including Virginia, over the next several days.

Attention all astronomers, lovers of the cosmos, and meteor shower thrill seekers. This weekend has everything from a Full ...

August’s full sturgeon moon is peaking this weekend, accompanied by meteor showers and shining planets. Here’s how to see the ...

The Perseid meteor shower will peak next week. If you miss it, there are other meteor showers later this year that you can ...

From the sturgeon moon to the Perseid meteor shower, those looking for some summer stargazing will want to mark these dates ...