With up to 60 meteors per hour under perfect conditions during the peak night, the Eta Aquariids are considered a strong ...

The Aquarids – sometimes spelled as "Aquariids" – first became active April 19 and are due to peak between May 5 and May 6.

The Eta Aquarid meteor shower peaked on May 5-6, and the astrophotography community were there to watch it unfold.

The third major meteor shower of the year is about to hit its peak this week, sending a cascade of "shooting stars" streaking ...

A meteor shower known for the speed of its shooting stars is expected to peak on Monday night, according to astronomers.

To best view the Eta Aquarids, find an area well away from city lights or street lights. On a sleeping bag, blanket or lawn chair, lie flat on your back with your feet facing east and look up, taking ...

Get ready for a dazzling display in the night sky! The annual Eta Aquaria Meteor Shower peaks Sunday through Tuesday in the ...

Meanwhile, astronomers are keeping watch for a rare nova—a sudden explosion of a distant star—that could appear to the naked ...

The annual Lyrid meteor shower will peak on Tuesday, delivering up to 20 shootings stars per hour to the skies over the UK. The Lyrids have been visible since 16 April, but the peak on 22 April will ...

The Eta Aquariid meteor shower reaches its peak this week as up to 40 shooting stars per hour could dazzle the night sky ...

While these objects have some similarities, there are crucial differences that can help us work out what just passed over our ...