Meteors & Meteor Showers

Meteor streaks across the sky above big observatory | Space photo of the day for June 5, 2026

By Chelsea Gohd published 5 June 26

Searing across the night sky, a meteor puts on a spectacular show above Arizona's Kitt Peak National Observatory.

Massive boom over northeastern US was a meteor explosion as powerful as 300 tons of TNT, NASA confirms

By Elizabeth Howell published 2 June 26

Footage from a satellite confirmed that a May 30 sonic boom heard over the northeastern US was from a meteor, NASA stated.

Don't miss the Eta Aquarid meteor shower 2026 peak tonight! Viewing times, locations and tips

By Daisy Dobrijevic published 5 May 26

The Eta Aquarid meteor shower peaks in the early hours of May 6.

Watch the Eta Aquarid meteor shower 2026 online tonight with these livestreams

By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated 5 May 26

Watch Eta Aquarid meteors streak across the sky live from observatories and sky cams around the world.

What's the best time to see Eta Aquarid meteors tonight?

By Anthony Wood last updated 5 May 26

The Eta Aquarid meteor shower peaks this week, but will you be able to see it?

Will the moon ruin the Eta Aquarid meteor shower this week? Here's what to know

By Joe Rao published 4 May 26

A bright waning gibbous moon may wash out this week's Eta Aquarid meteor shower peak — but early risers could still catch a few shooting stars.

The Eta Aquarid meteor shower peaks next week: Here's what you need to know

By Anthony Wood published 2 May 26

Shooting stars and the occasional fireball may be seen whenever the constellation Aquarius is above the horizon.

Spectacular photos of the 2026 Lyrid meteor shower captured from Earth and space

By Anthony Wood published 22 April 26

Lyrid meteors were photographed blazing through Earth's atmosphere on the nights surrounding the April 22 peak.