The Perseid meteor shower is still visible even though its peak has passed. Favorable viewing conditions continue with a moon that is less than 1% illuminated tonight. For the best viewing experience, ...

The Perseid meteor shower will be visible from July 14 to September 1, with peak viewing expected on August 12 and 13. A new moon during the peak will create ideal dark sky conditions for viewing the ...

Chicagoans disappointed to have missed out on Wednesday’s total eclipse that swept across Russia, Greenland, Iceland and Spain can still experience an awe-inspiring celestial event this week: a meteor ...

Most meteor shower stories focus on when the Perseids peak. But for many people heading outside tonight, the real questions are simpler: What is the best time to look up, which direction should I face ...

Photographers and stargazers, don't miss the peak of the Perseid Meteor Shower Wednesday night! The American Meteor Society says, "The Perseid Meteor Shower offers a consistently high rate of meteors ...

The biggest skywatching event of the summer returns this week. The annual Perseid meteor shower, one of the year’s brightest and most prolific displays of shooting stars, is set to peak. Taking place ...

Viewing conditions will be ideal this year because of the dark new moon during the peak, according to the AMS. For the best chance of spotting shooting stars, head outside in the early pre-dawn hours, ...

Southern Californians willing to stay up late or rise before dawn will have an opportunity to view the annual Perseid meteor shower Wednesday night and early Thursday under what astronomers say should ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Will you be watching the Perseids, the eclipse, or both? Here's everything you need to know about one of the best meteor showers ...

The summer months offer a great time to view the night sky, including prime time views of the very popular Perseid meteor shower. According to NASA, Earth’s rotation around the Sun carries the planet ...

SEATTLE — One of the best meteor showers of the year peaks this week, with the potential for up to 100 meteors an hour and unusually dark skies for anyone willing to lose a little sleep and look up.

The Perseids will be most active on Wednesday into Thursday morning, on the moonless night after a total solar eclipse. By Katrina Miller The moon’s shadow will descend upon Earth on Wednesday, and ...