The Perseids meteor shower is about to reach its peak, coinciding with a Sturgeon Moon this weekend to create a dazzling ...

According to NASA, the best time to view the Perseids is in the early morning hours before dawn, when the radiant - the point the meteors appear to come from - is highest in the northeastern sky.

The shower has been active since July 17 and will continue until August 24. The best opportunity to see them will be when it reaches the maximum number of meteors of around 150 per hour (its ‘peak’) ...

One of the most prolific meteor showers of the year will peak overnight on Aug. 12-13, but a bright moon will reduce its ...

The meteors are called the Perseids because they appear to radiate from the constellation Perseus, which at that time of ...

Naturalists at local parks will have telescopes and offer tips to see the meteors. And 2 planets offer a consolation prize just before sunrise.

A formation known as the "Dumbbell Nebula" – nicknamed because it looks like a dumbbell – should be easy to spot throughout ...

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 ...

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

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

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

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