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’) ...

Monday, Aug. 12, offers a rare double sky event — a planetary conjunction in the pre-dawn sky and the peak of one of the year ...

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.

You know that summer is winding down when it's time for the Perseid meteor shower.The shower is considered one of if not the ...

The coronal mass ejection hurled from an active sunspot launched a bit sidewise, which lowers the odds of seeing the effects ...

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

The Frisco Historic Park and Museum has announced the return of its Park After Dark series. The free, community event series ...

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

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