While most meteor showers originate from comets, the Quadrantids come from asteroid 2003 EH1 — a small asteroid that was discovered on March 6, 2003. The Quadrantids are also known for their bright ...
"The Geminids are bright and fast meteors and tend to be yellow in color," according to NASA. The Geminids are unique compared to most meteor showers because they are caused by a rocky object ...
2025 stretches ahead of us with plenty of opportunities, including a full schedule of meteor showers. They come around every year like clockwork and that means planning shooting star trips can be ...
Here’s how it works. The Taurid meteor shower, consisting of the Southern Taurids and Northern Taurids, is a highlight for stargazers each fall. This year, the Southern Taurids will be active ...
The year starts off with the short but sweet bang of the Quadrantid meteor shower. It's one of the year's strongest showers that peaks in early January. With reduced moonlight during the peak of the ...
NASA said this shower's peak viewing time is much shorter—only a few hours—but the payoff is well worth it. When the meteors explode, they produce bright fireballs with larger explosions, light and ...
When the Quadrantid meteor shower peaks on Friday, it will be the year's first chance to see fireballs in the sky.Video above: What are shooting stars?A waning crescent moon means good visibility ...