NASA astronaut Jessica Meir captured stunning photos of the Lyrids meteor shower from the International Space Station.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky. One of the oldest known meteor showers is about to peak ...

In 2026, the Lyrids meteor shower is scheduled to last between April 14 and April 30. The Lyrids meteors will hit their peak in activity between April 21 and April 22 as Earth passes through the ...

A meteor was spotted in the afternoon of April 7, traveling over a handful of states before disintegrating in South Jersey. According to NASA, witnesses saw the meteor in Connecticut, New York, New ...

Stargazers are in for a treat next week as the 2026 Lyrid meteor shower kicks off, known for its fast and bright meteors with occasional fireballs. Here's when and what to know about April's two ...

A meteor was spotted in the sky Tuesday afternoon over parts of Pennsylvania and several other eastern states, including New Jersey and New York, according to social media posts and eyewitness reports ...

A bright meteor was spotted in the sky Tuesday afternoon over many areas of New Jersey and several other eastern states, including New York and Pennsylvania, according to social media posts and ...

You don’t have to be a science geek to appreciate a bright meteor streaking across the night sky. Whether it’s a quick flash when you happen to look up, or a ...

Make a wish, stargazers – yet another unexpected "shooting star" show dazzled onlookers this week. A fireball was spotted by hundreds of people and captured on camera around 8 p.m. PT on Sunday, March ...

A meteor that streaked across the Great Lakes region Monday night was first spotted in central Michigan, NASA announced. "A fireball was observed by witnesses in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, ...