August’s full moon is the Sturgeon Moon, a name taken from the ancient fish that was once plentiful in the lakes and rivers ...

Every summer, the Perseids meteor shower puts on a celestial display when fragments of space debris vaporize as they fall ...

The full moon takes place a mere three days before the Perseids meteor shower peaks, and 11 days before the next planet ...

The meteor shower is expected to peak from Aug. 12-13, although moonlight will impact meteor visibility. The moon will be 84% ...

Perseids are known for their bright fireballs and plentiful meteors. The show started on July 17, and will run through Aug. 23.

The Perseids run through August 23, but the peak is coming up on the nights of August 12–13 when Earth hits the dustiest part ...

The meteor shower occurs annually from about July 17 to Aug. 23, typically peaking in mid-August, according to the American ...

The Southern delta Aquariid meteor shower peaks the night of July 30 into the early morning hours of July 31. These faint ...

The Perseid meteor shower is widely considered the best meteor shower for the average person to view in the night sky. It’s ...

Peaking in mid-August ( Aug. 12 ), NASA considers this “the best meteor shower of the year,” noting, “With swift and bright ...

During August the most famous meteor shower — the Perseids — will peak on the evening of 12th.

Three meteor showers are coinciding with each other, and two will peak on the same night. Here's what to know.