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The Ursids peak tonight, offering the last meteor shower of 2023 tonight
By Robert Lea published
The annual December meteor shower, the Ursids, peaks overnight on Dec. 22, allowing skywatchers willing to brave the cold the chance to spot meteors streaking through the sky ahead of Santa Claus.
See the Geminid meteor shower 2023 light up the sky in these amazing photos
By Elizabeth Howell published
The Geminid meteor shower, one of the best of the year, put on a brilliant show Dec. 13 amid a near-moonless sky. More shooting stars are expected tonight.
The Geminid meteor shower of 2023 continues tonight. Here's how to watch live online.
By Brett Tingley last updated
The Geminid meteor shower 2023 continues overnight tonight (Dec. 14), and you can watch the action live with these free livestreams.
The Geminid meteor shower peaks tonight. Here's what weather you can expect in the US
By Joe Rao published
About half of the contiguous (48) states will have clear, starry skies — a perfect backdrop for watching this very best of the year's principal meteor displays, the Geminid Meteor Shower.
Geminid meteor shower 2023: When, where & how to see it
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
Reference The Geminid meteor shower peaks the night of Dec. 13-14. Our guide tells you the best times and places to see the Geminids (no equipment necessary).
The Geminid meteor shower peaks this week. Don't miss the best 'shooting stars' of 2023
By Joe Rao published
The Geminid meteor shower reaches its peak on Dec. 13 and 14. Conditions look favorable for a spectacular display this year under the dark skies of a new moon.
Debris from a near-Earth comet could create new meteor shower this week
By Robert Lea published
Debris from the near-Earth comet 46P/Wirtanen could enter our planet's atmosphere, triggering a new meteor shower on Tuesday, Dec. 12, called the Lambda-Sculptorids.
The Leonid meteor shower peaks today. Here's how to see it
By Joe Rao last updated
One of the most famous of the annual meteor showers will soon be reaching its maximum: The Leonids. These ultrafast meteors are due to reach their peak on Saturday morning (Nov. 18).
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