The year 2026 is shaping up to be one of the most visually thrilling for astronomy enthusiasts and casual stargazers alike.

The Lyrid meteor shower occurs between April 16-25 every year and will next peak in the early hours of April 22, 2026.

The Quadrantid meteor shower is active from Dec. 26 to Jan. 16, 2026, and will peak Jan. 3-4, 2026, though viewing will be ...

NASA outlines a full 2026 astronomy calendar featuring eclipses, planetary alignments, meteor showers, supermoons, and seasonal milestones visible from different parts of Earth.

Under ideal conditions, about 25 Quadrantid meteors would be visible per hour, according to NASA. While the meteors are known ...

The Quadrantids, the first major meteor shower of 2026, will peak over India tonight with over 100 meteors per hour. Learn ...

The Geminids, the second-to-last meteor shower of the year, are expected to hit peak activity tomorrow night, Dec. 13, into the morning of Dec. 14. Reno's forecast is expected to be clear, providing ...