The Perseids result from Earth passing through debris — bits of ice and rock — left behind by Comet Swift-Tuttle, which last ...

The annual Lyrid meteor shower peaks on Wednesday, offering stargazers the chance to see as many as 10-20 shooting stars streak across the sky. NASA/JSC/D. Pettit See more of our coverage in your ...

On the night of April 21-22, sky watchers will have the chance to catch sight of several shooting stars as the Lyrid meteor shower is expected to reach its peak. The Lyrids are one of the oldest-known ...

Beginning in July, stargazers can look forward to three meteor showers this summer, including the famed Perseids. Here's everything to know.

The Lyrid meteor shower is under way, but the real spectacle is next week when it peaks. The Lyrids are one of the oldest recorded meteor showers, with reported sightings dating back over 2,500 years.

Meteor showers will begin to light up the night sky, kicking off the season with the Lyrids. The Lyrids meteor shower is set to begin on Tuesday, and end on Thursday, according to the American Meteor ...

You’ll want to mark your calendar — the Lyrid meteor shower peaks on April 21st and 22nd, and it’s worth setting your alarm for. PICTURE FROM NASA: While most cameras were looking up at the 2012 peak ...