Meteors & Meteor Showers
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By Anthony Wood Published
Footage appearing to show a number of "double fireball" events may have been caused by a simple quirk of equipment.

By Anthony Wood Published
Here's what to expect when the Orionid meteor shower peaks on Oct. 21-23 in a dark, moonless sky.

By Joe Rao Published
One of the more reliable annual meteor showers, the Orionids, peaks during a new moon, making 2025 an excellent year to watch for shooting stars in the autumn sky.

By Anthony Wood Published
A fireball flared to life in the skies over southern America in the early hours of Oct. 14, briefly turning night to day before fragmenting as it neared the surface.

By Anthony Wood Published
The Taurid meteor streams have a reputation for generating impressive fireball meteors.

By Anthony Wood Published
The annual Orionid meteor shower comes to a peak on Oct. 20-21

By Anthony Wood Published
The Delta Aurigids 2025 will make for a challenging skywatching event, here's why.

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