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Taurid meteor shower 2025: When, where and how to see it
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
Reference The Taurid meteor shower is composed of two streams known as the Southern Taurids and the Northern Taurids. We explore this impressive shower in more detail here.

Orionid meteor shower 2025: When, where and how to see it
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
Reference Learn when, where, and how to see the Orionid meteor shower, peaking in late October this year.

Perseid meteor shower 2025: when, where and how to see it
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
Reference The Perseid meteor shower is one of the best shooting star displays of the year.

Eta Aquarid meteor shower 2025: Where, when and how to see it
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
Reference The Eta Aquarid meteor shower from late April to mid-May offers a long stretch of spectacular "shooting stars" that even a casual observer can spot in the night sky.

Meteor showers 2025: When, where and how to see the best 'shooting stars' of the year
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
Reference Our meteor showers 2025 calendar tells you everything you need to know about upcoming meteor showers, including where and when to see them.

Quadrantid meteor shower: When, where & how to see it in 2025
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
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.

The Quadrantid meteor shower peaks tonight! Don't miss the 1st 'shooting stars' of 2025
By Joe Rao published
The 2025 Quadrantid meteor shower peaks overnight on Jan. 3, and could produce between 60 to 120 meteors per hour.

See the best Geminid meteor shower 2024 photos from around the world
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
Relive the prolific Geminid meteor shower with these dazzling photos.
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