Perseid meteor shower, Aug. 12, 2023. (Image credit: Nick Boris) The Paul and Jane Meyer Observatory in Clifton, Texas, was the perfect place for photographer Melanie Illich to set up her tripod.

The prolific Perseid meteor shower put on quite the show and we've rounded up some of the best photos from around the world to prove it. With the moon only 10% illuminated during the time of the ...

The Perseids originate from Comet Swift-Tuttle, a short-period comet that orbits the Sun every 133 years. As Earth crosses ...

The best meteor shower of the year will peak in Metro Vancouver in mid-August.

Use our interactive globe to see if you’re in the ‘zone of disappointment’ for the Perseids – then save these dates for ...

Perseids are known for their bright fireballs and plentiful meteors. The show started on July 17, and will run through Aug.

To get a glimpse of the “Swift Planet,” EarthSky suggests waiting for the sun to set before looking west for the planet during twilight time. Nearly a week after Fourth of July fireworks illuminate ...

The nighttime skies will be filled with shooting stars in the coming weeks due to the annual Perseid meteor shower.

This year, the Perseid meteor shower will be active from Thursday, July 17 through Aug. 23. Here's what to know.

The Perseid meteor shower is one of the best shows of the year. It peaks August 12, 2021; here are Astronomy's tips for when, where, and how to watch the event.